i just got my self a brand new set of alpinestar tech 8 boots but they are so stiff i have trouble shifting and useing my back breaks, is there a trick to this i dont know about? is there a way to make the boots more flexable? i will be racing soon and it would be helpful to be able to break and shift

Walking around the house in them will help. I've also heard of people wearing them in the shower to loosen them up, but never tried it personally. I usually just wear them riding and through time they will break in. If I do a day of trail riding they are usually good to go from there for me.

Fill a bath tub up with warm/hot water. Put your boots on and stand in the tub and squat down for a few minutes, then stand up, and so on....it works.

I agree. I just walk around in them, then ride with them and before long they are broken in.

I concur on the Bath Tub trick, or else go for a Run in them, your legs will hurt cuz they are heavy to run with, but they break in fairy quick tht way. My AStars have ALWAYS broken in within a day.

thanks alot guys i will try some of these things

they will never be as free moving as shoes, half is breaking the boots in, and half is getting use to wearing them.

i also put them on, stand on a curb or a step with just your toes, and pull or push down, like your trying to stretch your calves.

Next time you go ride, soak your socks in water before putting them on.

Everyone has put in some good tips.
I've heard that alpinestars are some of the easiest boots to break in. Just go riding for a day with them. It'll help you get used to them and if they really are as easy to break in as what i hear, they should be good after that.

soak your socks in water? why? what will that do?

Your boots will be wet on the inside and as you use them they will form around your feet/legs. Water also helps break the stiffness.

ill giive it a shot if nothing else works but that would kind s$#k since its winter out

If it's too cold out walking around the house like that would work too. Just break them in.

I break them in by doing yardwork! :D
Other than that... more riding and toss them on the roof during a hot summer.. That really loosens them up!

Wow those wet socks would be uncomfortable.

i hate wet feet, it drives me nuts :)
I just bought the tech 7s and plan on adjusting my shifter up a little and walk around the house and such to see if that helps. should be easy i would think

i boiled a huge pot of water and held them over the steam for about 15-20 mins each once a night for a week straight. Worked great, but you have to walk in them for a few mins after wards. then i went ridding alot and they loosened up quick. also ridding in the rain works good too.