Schreiber was Alpinestars' first big-name trials rider, and the first and only American to win the Trials World Championship

As trials machines became lighter and more agile, riders developed new skills to fully exploit the progression of these enhanced capabilities. The sections became more demanding, the obstacles bigger than ever, often verging on the impossible. These new riding styles required more finesse from the machine’s controls and so a boot with generous flexibility was an absolute must for a skilled touch of rear brake, a technique that has become such an integral part of modern trials.

The first Finnish rider to win the Trials World Championship since Yrjo Vesterinen in 1978. At just 20 years of age, Ahvala made his Aprilia Climber perform miracles to take the 1992 title.

Different closure systems, improved shin protection, anatomic footbeds to reduce foot pain from a day spent stood on the pegs, better traction for walking sections — all the things the riders have asked for over the years with no compromise when it comes to that all-important feel and flexibility, the absolute key ingredient for ultimate control and precision.

A rider who competed inside the world’s top 10 for over a decade, Spanish star Colomer enjoyed even more success indoors with three world titles.

This commitment to producing the best possible product — and one that is focused purely on trials performance — is an ethos that sits perfectly with Jitsie. As a 100% trials brand, being able to collaborate with the manufacturer of the world’s most successful trials footwear has been a real privilege.

The greatest rider of all time has won 14 of his 15 Trials World Championships wearing Alpinestars boots. Seemingly untouchable since 2007, can Bou be beaten before he retires?

Having taken 33 Outdoor World Trials Championships, plus countless national titles and Scottish Six Day Trial victories since 1979, the latest iteration of the Italian company’s trials boot is undoubtedly its best yet.