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Sparco K-Rapid (Lace Closure) Kart Boots

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Shoe Size

UK 5.5 | EU 39

UK 6.5 | EU 40

UK 7 | EU 41

UK 8 | EU 42

UK 9 | EU 43

UK 9.5 | EU 44

UK 10.5 | EU 45

UK 11 | EU 46

UK 12 | EU 47

UK 13 | EU 48

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SKU: BKB0003B Category: Karting Shoes

Achieve unparalleled comfort, durability, and performance with the Sparco K-Rapid Kart Boots, expertly designed to meet the stringent FIA 8877-2022 standards for karting footwear. Featuring a traditional lace closure system combined with an integrated ribbon, these boots provide a secure and supportive fit, ensuring maximum stability and comfort during every lap.

Engineered to reduce foot fatigue and enhance control, the Sparco K-Rapid Kart Boots include a shock-absorbing insole and a high-grip sole that improve pedal feedback and overall stability. This combination enables precise, responsive movements for peak performance on the track.

Crafted from durable microfibre leather and reinforced with abrasion-resistant panels, these boots are built to endure the rigours of competitive karting. Experience a perfect fit and lasting comfort with the Sparco K-Rapid Kart Boots, designed to help you stay focused and in control from start to finish.

Approval:

FIA 8877-2022 Approved

Key Features:

FIA 8877-2022 Certified: Meets the latest karting standards for reliable and race-ready protection.
Durable Microfibre Leather Upper: Combines flexibility and strength to withstand intense use while maintaining performance.
Breathable Anti-Bacterial Lining: Elasticated lining promotes hygiene by minimising odours and bacteria, ensuring all-day comfort.
Secure Lace Closure with Ribbon: Traditional lacing system paired with an integrated ribbon for a snug, stable fit across the entire foot.
Shock-Absorbing Anatomic Insole: Designed to reduce fatigue by cushioning impacts and vibrations for lasting comfort.
High-Grip Rubber Sole: Provides superior traction and pedal feedback, enhancing control and stability on the track.
Reinforced Heel and Toe Protection: Anti-abrasion patches in key areas boost durability and safeguard against wear and tear.

Additional information

Approval	FIA 8877-2022
Brand	Sparco
Colour	Black & White, Fluro Yellow & Black
Shoe Size	UK 5.5 \| EU 39, UK 6.5 \| EU 40, UK 7 \| EU 41, UK 8 \| EU 42, UK 9 \| EU 43, UK 9.5 \| EU 44, UK 10.5 \| EU 45, UK 11 \| EU 46, UK 12 \| EU 47, UK 13 \| EU 48
Product Type	Karting
Material	Leather

Karting boot size guide

Kart boots use exactly the same size ladders as race boots, which means the same trap applies: Sparco and OMP share one ladder and Alpinestars run their own. The same UK size is a different EU number depending on which you buy.

Measure the foot

Two minutes with a sheet of paper beats any conversion chart, and it matters more for a kart boot than a road shoe because the sole is thin and the fit is close.

1Stand on paper against a wallHeel to the skirting, weight on the foot. Sitting down reads short.

2Mark the longest toeNot always the big toe. Measure heel to mark in centimetres.

3Do both feetWork from the bigger one.

4Wear kart socksThicker than everyday socks and they take up real room.

Foot length to size

Sparco and OMP both publish foot length against their sizes and never disagree by more than three millimetres.

EU	UK	Sparco length	OMP length
36	3.5	23.7 cm	23.5 cm
37	4	24.3 cm	24.5 cm
38	5	25.0 cm	25.0 cm
39	5.5	25.7 cm	25.5 cm
40	6.5	26.3 cm	26.0 cm
41	7	27.0 cm	27.0 cm
42	8	27.7 cm	27.5 cm
43	9	28.3 cm	28.1 cm
44	9.5	29.0 cm	28.7 cm
45	10.5	29.6 cm	29.5 cm
46	11	30.3 cm	30.2 cm
47	12	31.0 cm	31.0 cm
48	13	31.6 cm	31.5 cm

Alpinestars do not publish foot lengths. Use the EU column here to get into the right area, then read your UK size off the table below.

The same UK size, two different EU numbers

Alpinestars carry four half steps that Sparco and OMP do not: 40.5, 42.5, 43.5 and 45.5. From UK 7 upwards their EU numbers stop lining up with everyone else.

UK	Sparco and OMP	Alpinestars
3.5	36	–
4	37	37
5	38	38
5.5	39	–
6	–	39
6.5	40	40
7	41	40.5
7.5	–	41
8	42	42
8.5	–	42.5
9	43	43
9.5	44	43.5
10	–	44
10.5	45	–
11	46	45.5
12	47	47
13	48	–

A dash means that brand does not make a kart boot in that size. Order by the UK size, because it is the one we have checked against each brand’s own ladder for every product on the site.

Overshoes

The Sparco rubber and neoprene overshoes go over your kart boots rather than replacing them, so size them to your boot and not to your foot. The slip-on rubber pair are sold S to XL against a boot size, and the neoprene pair on the normal EU ladder.

How a kart boot should fit

Close, with no heel movement

Toes near the end and no sliding at the heel. A kart pedal box gives you very little room, and a boot with growing space moves on the pedal exactly when you do not want it to. Between two sizes, take the larger and let a thicker sock take up the difference.

The sole is deliberately thin

There is no cushioning, because the point is feeling the pedal through it. A kart boot that feels flat standing in the showroom is doing its job and will not soften into a walking boot.

Buying for a child

Size to the measurement today rather than to next season. A loose boot slips off the pedal, and they will have outgrown it before the extra room becomes useful.

Not sure between two sizes?Send us the foot length in centimetres and the boot you are looking at and we will tell you which to take. Call 0115 989 3488 or email Sales@GSMPerformance.co.uk.

Sparco from sparco-official.com. OMP from the size chart on their Tecnica shoe product page. Alpinestars UK labels from the UK retail convention checked against three UK retailers on 1 August 2026, which is what our listings carry. All checked 2 August 2026.

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