Difference b/w Deeluxe Track 325 and Deeluxe Alpine Track 325 ??

[FTA2R]

Hi All,

at the end of last season, my old Deeluxe boots (my first and only pair of hardboots) cracked, so I can't ride at all until I get something new. Really don't want to pay $600

Carver's paradise looks to have some good deals. Anyone know if there is any major difference b/w the Deeluxe Track 325 and the Deeluxe Alpine Track 325?  They certainly appear to be similar (perhaps identical) - maybe the black and red one is just an earlier version? 

https://www.carversparadise.com/en_US/products/track-325black-white   vs.  https://www.carversparadise.com/en_US/products/deeluxe-alpin-track-325-thermo-black-red

Any wisdom is appreciated!

 

 

[nextcarve]

There is no Deeluxe "Alpine" Track 325. Both are Deeluxe Track 325, where the black / red one is just an older generation of the latest black / white one.
Aside from the different buckles they have different generations of moldable thermo liners (newer one is better imho) and may have minor differences in their plastics (flex).

Edited December 7, 2022 by nextcarve

[barryj]

15 hours ago, nextcarve said:

different buckles they have different generations of moldable thermo liners (newer one is better imho

Newer model is hands down better, not just the liner but the old model had rounded buckles which were a pain to get leverage on to crank down your boots.   The new model has the square buckle which gives you more grip and leverage ability.   Sooo much easier to buckle and crank down!

[FTA2R]

@barryj  just confirming "the old model" you referred to is the black and red (2nd link from my original post)

[barryj]

3 minutes ago, FTA2R said:

confirming "the old model" you referred to is the black and red

Correct!   Not only are they hard to get leverage on, those red  tapered buckles will also pinch the crap out of ya if your not careful!