Alpinestars – Stella Faster 2 Boots

€135

Designed and constructed for an optimized women’s fit and coming in a range of exciting colorways, the Stella Faster-2 is an extremely light, durable and comfortable road shoe. Aggressively styled yet feminine, this performance shoe is packed with technical innovations, such as a new speed lacing system and ergonomic lateral toe-slider, resulting in a road riding shoe that performs exceptionally well; with style, practicality and performance.

CONSTRUCTION  

• Designed by Alpinestars footwear development department for a fit fully optimized for a female rider’s foot anatomy.
• Aggressively profiled upper is constructed from a lightweight, durable and abrasion-resistant microfiber.

TECHNICAL INNOVATIONS

• Evolved, one-piece Velcro® instep strap for quick, personalized and secure closure as well as significantly reducing boot’s overall weight. Strap features soft PU-tipped puller to aid grip when closing.
• New speed lacing system is derived from Alpinestars technology development in Formula 1 and provides levels of performance fit and comfort by strategically enveloping the foot for support and structure.
• Newly designed ergonomic lateral toe-slider offers improved feel and sensitivity on bike’s controls while offering abrasion resistance.
• Innovative heel construction adapted from technology first developed by Alpinestars auto racing department features multi-compound construction ergonomic, rounded polypropylene heel counter, to provide support, protection and stability.
• Newly developed rubber compound sole with textured grip patterning for excellent performance against slipping, either on or off the bike, while promoting water run-off and support.
• Lateral thermoformed rubber ankle insert protects against abrasion and light impacts.

PERFORMANCE AND FIT

• Double density ankle protector on medial side layered under the upper offers protection and abrasion resistance.
• Performance padding on tongue and collar provides high levels of comfort and fit around the ankle and instep.
• Highly breathable 3D mesh lining with microfiber suede insert on heel to stop heel from slipping.
• Internal toe box and heel counter are layered under the upper for structure and ergonomic design.
• PU midsole for comfort and integrated steel shank for enhanced sole rigidity.
• Flex insert on Achilles heel provides riding comfort and maneuverability on and off the bike.
• Replaceable anatomical EVA footbed with Lycra® lining for comfort, support and moisture-wicking.