Gaerne GRW Aquatech boots - size EU 45, US 10½

[gjm]

In preparation for getting a bike - which will happen! - I bought a pair of secondhand boots which were offered to me at what I thought was a very reasonable price. Sadly, and while I thought they would fit, they are just too small to be comfortable. I've learnt a bit about the vagaries of shoe sizing in the last few weeks.

Cycletreads (http://www.cycletreads.co.nz/products/1303-gaerne_road_and_sport_boots/4436-gaerne_grw_aquatech_roadsport_.aspx) sell these new for $350 - $400. They're a little cheaper from Bikebiz in Oz (around NZ $325), but that doesn't include shipping, etc.

I'm not looking to make anything on these - hence the low price. Someone tried to help me - I'm passing it on.

They have been used and have a couple of scuffs, but no damage, and they don't smell. :) I'd rate them as 'good' condition, but I'm harsh on that - I've seen boots on TradeMe advertised as 'very good' which are in much poorer condition than these.


Details from Gaerne:

Gaerne GRW Aquatech Road/Sport Boots
In keeping with the Gaerne GRW's extremely protective comfortable style, the Gaerne GRW Aquatech model from this range gives you the bonus of a waterproof liner making it perfect for most weathers.

The Gaerne GRW Aquatech boot offers the maximum protection it can with armour plates fitted to the calf, ankle, heel and toes; steel shank built into the sole; and hinged ankle support.


Premium leather outer
100% waterproof DryTech liner
Gaerne Floating System support unit (hinged ankle)
Breathable, anti-bacterial lining
Sidemesh vents to calf and heel
Steel shank in the sole
Zippered side entry with velcro closure
Footpeg grippers and arch support
Replaceable titanium toe sliders
High density gear change pads



I'll sort some pics if anyone is keen. I appreciate I'm pretty new here so folk won't know whether to trust my description, or not.

Collection from Te Kauwhata or Hamilton, or I'll sort postage at cost. I'm sure I have a box somewhere they can go in.

[GSW]

Keen on some photos please.

And I will need to sort out some shipping to

[gjm]

No worries - I'll sort some pics and get a price for posting.

[GSW]

Legend... thanks

[gjm]

Pics attached. The boots are black... They look a little grey in one of the pics but aren't.

I have larger pics I can email if you'd liek to see them - PM if that's the case.

You can see the scuffing on the toes. There are a couple of marks elsewhere, but that really is all it is - marks.

[gjm]

Found a box. It was once a 'NZ Post International Economy Courier 10kg Box', but the boots fit nicely and I can fold the top tighter to make a 45 x 31 x 18cm package, all-up weight around 3kg (according to the kitchen scales).

Tracked postage to P-town (assuming I've got everything right) according to the NZ Post website is $8.50, courier $14.70, and courier & signature is $20.70.

[TLJimmy]

I have had a pair of these for six years - they are 100% waterproof, when riding for hours in heavy rain my feet were the only part of me to be bone dry. They are also comfortable and seem to last extremely well. Even the toe sliders take a lot of work to wear down.

Anyone who buys these will have very happy feet:)

[Devy]

Hey are these still for sale? I have a pair of boots I purchased online which are a size 46, maybe we could do a trade since they are to slightly to big for me. I'm not sure what they are but if your interested I can let you know

Cheers.

[gjm]

Devy - these sold last night... About 12 hours before you posted.
However, please PM details of the boots you have (or just list them for sale!) - I may be interested.

Thanks.