The Best FIA Race Boots For 2022: Three On Our Showroom Shelf
Racewear news, May 2022
New FIA race boots have been coming through for the 2022 season, and we have added them to the site from Sparco, OMP, Alpinestars and others, in a range of sizes and colours. We have also gone through the boots we already listed and updated their FIA approvals, information, prices and bundle items.
Three of them are on display in the showroom, one each from Alpinestars, OMP and Sparco. Here is how they compare.
- New FIA race boots added for 2022 from Sparco, OMP, Alpinestars and more
- Existing boot listings updated with approvals, information, prices and bundle items
- Three boots on display: Alpinestars SP V2, OMP First and Sparco Slalom
- All three have suede uppers
- Fireproof boots are compulsory in most forms of motorsport
What is on this page
What is new for 2022
Race boots are compulsory in most forms of motorsport. They have a flame resistant lining to protect your feet in a fire, and a thin sole that lets you feel the pedals.
For 2022 we have added the new boots from the bigger racewear brands, and each existing listing now has its current approval, fuller information and an up to date price. Bundle items are on the listings, so boots can go in the basket alongside a matching suit and gloves.
The three boots in the showroom
Alpinestars SP V2. Alpinestars’ entry level race boot, with a suede upper and a soft knitted Nomex section around the Achilles for comfort. Double layer panels on the sides add protection, and a twin layer footbed sits over a thin rubber sole for pedal feel and grip. It laces up in the traditional way and carries the current FIA homologation.
OMP First. The new version of OMP’s First-S boot. It is full suede with a rubber sole, and fastens with laces and a Velcro strap across the top.
Sparco Slalom. A suede upper with Sparco embroidery and a leather insole. The slim rubber sole resists oil and fuel, and is anti-slip and anti-static.
The fastening is one of the easiest ways to tell them apart. The Alpinestars and Sparco lace up, while the OMP First adds a Velcro strap across the ankle.
Garreth's advice is to try boots on with the socks you race in, and sit down and press a pedal if you can. A race boot should be snug without pinching.
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Choosing race boots
Check the approval your championship asks for first; the label is inside the boot. After that it comes down to fit, sole thickness and fastening. Sizes do not always line up between brands, so it pays to try before you buy.
Our guide to choosing FIA race boots goes into approvals, sizing and pedal feel in more detail.
Which race boots were on display at GSM in May 2022?
The Alpinestars SP V2, the OMP First and the Sparco Slalom.
Is the OMP First the same as the First-S?
The OMP First is the new, updated design of the First-S boot.
How does the OMP First fasten?
It uses laces and a Velcro strap.
Is the Sparco Slalom sole fuel resistant?
Yes. The rubber sole resists oil and fuel and is anti-slip and anti-static.
Alpinestars, OMP and Sparco boots side by side, so you can compare the fit in person.
Race boot sizing varies between brands. Come in and try them, or call us with your usual shoe size.
