Gaerne Balance Pro-Tech Boots
My son Josh loves these boots while ripping around on his KTM 450 very well made and not bulky certainly will be getting a pair for myself.
Fast delivery and the boots feel great on trials bike so far.
I loved these boots except..... 😟 For the gum sole. It looks weird and was pretty low profile (a thicker sole lets me flat foot on my WeeStrom). Plus it seemed slick on my dry concrete sidewalk & drive though think that will improve wear. Considered getting them resoled but between other factors below plus cost the Formas made more sense. I also worried the leather would wear poorly under the shifter as there is no pad. I also thought these would breathe well but because there is some foam lining the breathability of the leather is compromised. The Formas breathe better. Finally I think the Forma buckles are sturdier. Stacy at Atomic-Moto made sure my return & refund was painless & prompt. Definitely like Bomber personal customer service!!!!
The most comfortable boot I have ever owned. I wear them in the desert on my xr400 and on the road on the V-strom. I'm a bit more conservative these days & they fit the bill nicely for my style of riding. If your jumping buses or dragging a foot at mach 2 you might want something a little more stout. Everywhere I go guys ask me what boot that is and how I like it. You will not be disappointed !
I have really wide feet. About the only shoes that are truely comfortable for me are Berkenstocks and Doc. Martens. I picked this boot because a few adv rider boards recommended this boot for a wide foot. First ride was 120 miles in the desert and they were excellent. No pinching or aching which I normally have.
I wear a 46/47 in boots. My most recent pair of Sidi were crossfire's in a 46 and they're snug on my toes but wearable so I ordered these in 47. Put them on and instantly knew they were too large. Did the return/exchange for a size 46. Just received them and they're still too large with my foot sliding forward and back I had to double-check the size tag to make sure they didn't send me the same pair back. Not paying another $25 to do another exchange when sizing is no where near my other Sidis, so now I'm paying $30+ to send them back. Would recommend only buying in store where you can try them on before buying.
Brian was awesome working with me to find boots that would best fit my wide shaped feet. These are incredible boots.
Wore this jacket on a 700 mile trip around southern AZ. Very comfortable.Very well made. Lots of zipper compartments. Breaths extremely well especially in the AZ heat. Roomy enough that I was able to wear a jacket underneath while riding through high country in the cool mornings. 10 out of 10 recommend
Slim toe is a big improvement. Best dual-sport/ADV touring boot on the market. Runs a size small.
I just wanted to share my experience with the Forma Adventure Low boots. Finding gear is usually a nightmare for me because I have a 11 4E foot, but after talking to Brian, he thought the size 12 or 46 would be my best bet.
He nailed it!
The left foot felt great from the start. My right foot has always been a bit bigger, but after just a short time wearing them around the house and breaking them in, I have no issues at all. The heel locks in very nicely and my feet don’t "slip" around inside, yet there is still all kinds of adjustment left on the buckles.
I took them out for a short 30 minute ride the other day and 4 hours later they still felt great! If you are looking for new boots, talk to Brian—the dude knows his boots!
