Gaerne Aquatech Boots s43

[rocketman1]

Thinking of buying some Gaerne Aquatech (waterproof Boots) with the Goretex Lining.
Any Kbrs got any comments on them it would be appreciated.
Looking for comfort, waterproof, and safety
Cheers
They are about $330 retail

[MaxCannon]

Yes I have a pair. Got them about 2 months back.

Likes
- Toe Sliders ! (mine have only touched once but I haven't worn these boots to the track yet)
- Waterproof. No leaks to date and have ridden in some very heay rain.
- A ton of armor.

Dislikes
- No flex on the sole. Good for crashing, bad for walking.
- Did I mention they suck to walk in. The sole doesn't flex and it sounds like you are stomping everywhere.
- Bit hard to put on in a hurry as they are so tall. The legs of my pants only just go over the tops - try them on with your bike pants to make sure they fit.

For strict commuting I think there are better boots.
For commuting, weekend riding, trackdays they are a one pair does it all solution.
Just don't walk too far in them.

[CookMySock]

I have some Gaerne Drytechs, and I like them very much. Soft and flexible, easy to walk in, dry and warm at all times.

Steve

[rocketman1]

Yes I have a pair. Got them about 2 months back.

Likes
- Toe Sliders ! (mine have only touched once but I haven't worn these boots to the track yet)
- Waterproof. No leaks to date and have ridden in some very heay rain.
- A ton of armor.

Dislikes
- No flex on the sole. Good for crashing, bad for walking.
- Did I mention they suck to walk in. The sole doesn't flex and it sounds like you are stomping everywhere.
- Bit hard to put on in a hurry as they are so tall. The legs of my pants only just go over the tops - try them on with your bike pants to make sure they fit.

For strict commuting I think there are better boots.
For commuting, weekend riding, trackdays they are a one pair does it all solution.
Just don't walk too far in them.

thanks for your honest comments. mike SV rider

[McJim]

I have a pair - love 'em. And they just last and last. Gonna have to buy new soles coz I wear 'em that much.

I'd rather carry a pair of jandals with me than walk around in them but with the armour it means that you get to keep walking around if you bin the bike.....within reason.....

[carver]

sidewinder used to call them aquarium-tech's
they keep the water in and dont let it out.
he had a few bins in them though

[Big Dave]

I have had several cheaper pairs of Gaernes and like them - but I destroyed them inside of two years. The waterproofing failed first.

I currently wear Harley-Davidson FXR boots that are Gore-tex lined, very comfortable to ride and walk in, look good and have a RRP around $220 at AMPS.