One of the best videos on custom mods for Tech 7 boot. Thanks.

To gain access to the bottom strap (to trim), just pull hard on it and twist back and forth. It will pop right out with out using a screw driver on the pivot.

A little tip to getting the insert in and out, use a heat gun to warm up the plastic, makes it very easy.

you my friend are an engineering marvel!

Great attention to details and smart 👌

Thank you sir! Just trying on my new Tech 7 enduro and found the bottom strap was too long. Now I can fix my new boots.

Exactly what i needed, thank you

awesome. thank you! I just got these boots in the drystar version and this is exactly my problem, especially the upper half buckle. I guess I've got skinny calves. glad there's a solution

I did the mod on my TECH7 boots, works great!

ty bro :)

Great video, really surprised that an Italian designer would make a mistake like this. Or that it would get through QA. Italians are generally on the smaller side. I did see someone recommending using ChainWax to lube the hinge (as I recall, he said it was recommended by Alpinestars). My only concern would be that the petroleum would have a negative impact on the plastics. Usually on plastic and unknown o-rings and such you would use pure silicone (brake grease) to prevent the material from expanding. To clarify, petroleum based lubricants can cause swelling in normal rubber, I have heard similar issues with plastics but I do not know for sure. Pure silicone lubricants do not cause this issue. This is why it pure silicone is used around brakes. Note that aerosole silicone is not pure silicone and generally contains petroleum. Can the hinge be taken apart?

Nice and easy!

Great video / mod ty

Nice work. Where did you pick up the ktm version ?

Which do you prefer? The standard model or the enduro model?

I bought New Tech 10 model (2019) boots a few months ago and have a big issue with these straps and buckle receivers. When I hit some rocks or roots with the external side of the boot, the lower and middle straps loosen up from the round buckle receiver and they fall down and I lost them in the soil. Only saw that when I stopped later. The aluminum tip strap without tension lose up from the buckle arm and the entire strap fall down... Alpinestars must review these buckles and straps :(

been looking at the Tech 7's, but after all those problems i think i'l get a new pair of Sidi's. 100-120 hours from a boot is shocking, i've had my crossfire 2's 6 years, i ride most weekends, mx and enduro and do long days of enduro riding in Wales. 6-7 hours on the bike. they've only just ripped a whole in the side where they used to hit the footpeg kickstarting my old Kawasaki

Is there a big difference walking around as far as traction with the enduro sole vs the standard sole

Super late to the show, but I'm having troubles deciding between a size 11 and 12.. I'm concerned going down a full size will make them too small. I've got a full thumb width when standing on the insole from toe to end

I discovered that TECH 7's sole or insert replacements are impossible to purchase for my size (9)

Where do you get new outersoles?

Has anyone noticed a change from the old tech 7 to the new. I just got a new pair and the suck up water like a sponge. Unhappy with the new tech 7.

120 hours of riding ? That makes about 20 days of trailriding ?...is that it ?

What a design flaw.