Gaerne Dakar GTX Boots - Are these the new Adventure Boot King?

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The Gaerne Dakar GTX is a new flagship Adventure Riding boot model from Gaerne. It plays at the upper end of the market and has a fantastic list of features: Gore-Tex, a lugged WELT sole, terrific leather, a mechanically hinged ankle, and that wide, comfortable, awesome Gaerne fit.

It has been quite a while since the Big G launched a top of the line model for this category, and we were starting to get worried. The good news is, the Italian brand is sometimes slower to move that, say Forma Boots, in releasing new models. But, when they do, they usually knock it out of the park. Frankly, we feel like they did, here.

The Gaerne Dakar plays at the upper end of the market and goes feature-fore-feature against other adventure touring boots like the Alpinestars Toucan, Sidi Adventure 2 GTX, and Forma Terra Evo Dry. (you can see our video review of the Forma Terra Evo Dry here) It has a low profile toe that makes shifting easy, a grippy sole that is good for walking, and a nice wide fit. However, the Dakar has that extra, intangible factor that conveys....quality.

The Dakar is a little light for serious off road use, but is perfect for Adventure Touring motorcycles, and also mid sized dual sport motorcycles. Frankly, it might be a little hyperbolic to call it "the new King", because all the models in this category are pretty awesome, each being better in selected situations.

You can find more product info on this boot here: Gaerne Dakar GTX Boots by Atomic-Moto.

Our full video review of this boot is here: Gaerne Dakar Boots Review on Youtube.

This awesome boot is brand new, and we are the exclusive importer of the Gaerne Dakar GTX in the US.

Feel free to contact us for more information on the Gaerne Dakar boots, or any other models.

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Dec 04, 2021
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Excellent boots, excellent service

I was having a hard time finding in between sizes in these Forma boots. Atomic Moto gets them directly from Forma so you can have it your way, to steal a phrase. The boots are plenty tough for street riding and occasional offroad. The toe box is roomy and are more walkable than MX boots.

Great Boot, Quality & Protection

I have over 6 months use in rocky, sandy, hardback West Texas terrain and they have served me very well. I would buy again. The fit was perfect- always a concern when purchasing online. I'm a wider size 11 and the 45 fits nicely. Quality is evident and boot is made in the EU. After ordering I received a call from Atomic just to let me know it would be shipped in a few days (not immediately), was that OK? Great job of customer service.

Boot is firm and will take time to break-in, not a great walker but a no joke foot protection beast. I've had a few dabs hitting an unseen rock or stump and the energy is absorbed by the boot and not your foot other than a sting.

Thanks, Atomic

What I expected

Bought these to replace 6 inch Danner boots I wear during the summer. The Danners although good for walking leak while riding. I also have a pair of Dianese GT fulcrums which are great boots but are not great for camping. MY actual adventure riding is limited but wanted something with better traction than the Dianese and I do a good bit of moto camping but dont want to look like too much of a poser in full height boots. My Klim outrider jeans fit nicely over these. I wear a 11 1/2 to 12 shoe. 12 in hiking and running shoes and 11 1/2 in others. I went with a 46 knowing the majority of what I have is a 46 with the exception of my back packing boots which are 47s. Fit is very good and I think a 47 would have been a little too big. One pre requisite I have is I put green super feet in all my shoes except running and they feel great with them. Yes , at first they feel like ski boots
and are a little clompy but are already loosening. To sum it up I think the support they provide and the fit will be perfect for my gravel road, camping , road riding.

Quality boots. Reasonable price.

You can see and feel the quality in every part of this boot. Buckles are especially great. Surprising at this price point. I expect to be wearing these for a long time to come. Normally wear 10.5 shoe, but the 10 boots fit just right.

Very nice boot and equally great service

I recently purchased a BMW R1200 GSA. My past motorcycle was Victory Vision. Last year I underwent surgery for a broken 5th metatarsal on my right foot due to a freak drop of the Victory. Lost 3 months of work and riding. After purchasing the GSA, I decided to get proper foot protection right up front. After asking about my riding style and intentions, I ultimately ended up with this Forma model. I wore them for 8 hours last night and the fit is perfect at a 13. They protect all of the key areas I am concerned about and while not ballerina shoes, have been surprising comfortable to walk around the house with. Brian's recommendation is a home run and he really knows boots. I should be getting out for a days ride soon involving some rough roads and off pavement. I feel much safer knowing I have the right boot for the job. I will update later after I get some miles with these boots, but my gut tells me they will be great.