Hi folks,

I've just picked up my new Gaerne boots and wanted to leave my comments....

I wanted a quality boot which offered protection, where waterproof, you could walk in and look decent under a pair of jeans..The main reason I didn't go for hiking boots was the laces and the fact normally, they are low and don't offer too much shin protection.

So after much searching I came across the Gaerne Balanced Oiled brown / black..

Finding a pair wasn't so easy, I ordered them through a dealer in Belgium and waited 6 / 8 weeks for them to arrive, anyway... on first impressions, I'm very happy. They are comfortable enough the first day I could wear them for several hours... the quality of leather is excellent, thick but still supple and very well stitched together, I can even walk in them... its marked they are waterproof (yet to test) and I think have a 2 year manufactures guarantee....

Finally they look very decent (that's very important for the wife)

The only possible downsides are: There isn't protection on the toe for changing gear, its already a little scrubbed, I think they will suffer here. The buckles are metal with plastic adjustable straps, I hope these prove to be strong and the price €290 (I guess the going price for decent boots).

Next week I'm off to Morocco and will report back with a few miles under my belt and sand in my boots....


Salut matt

There great, proved to be waterproof !! stong and flexable... fell with them, walked in them.... partied with them...slept in them....

They're here to stay...