Gaerne Panorama Boots

Comments about Gaerne Panorama Boots:

I waited for a few thousand miles to report on these boots. Initially all I ask for any product is to be what it says it is and then some! Infrequently I am pleased. These boots felt a bit awkward/off-sized at first and I was wary of their weatherproofing and sole thickness and velcro-reliant closure system.

When I carefully learned to put them on they are OUTSTANDING. Any pant or undergarment can slip inside the leather high top with various strategies. The boot can be adjusted to your exact preference. My ride is a 2002.VFR sport tourer so I prefer them tighter; for a cruiser I would relax the top a bit more due to greater plantar flexing. In town my fatigue is less and the comfort and safety is higher than my other footwear. Nice materials. Waterproof and I stay warm at 38-40 deg F over 50 miles. No real drawbacks as I initially thought I would have. They are like a really good pair of boots..."great to get them on and go and at the end of the day great to get em off and air out".

Comments about Gaerne Panorama Boots:

I am very pleased with these boots! I wanted something warm for cool/cold weather riding. They are very warm and extremely comfortable! Wasn't sure what I was going to get but bought them because of the sale price. These boots are more comfortable than anything I had tried on in the stores for less money. My normal size 10 fit great. A little roomy but I like that. These are EXACTLY what I was looking for!!

Comments about Gaerne Panorama Boots:

I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of these boots, especially for the money. Fit 'n finish is top notch, on par with some of the much more expensive boots I've owned. They're definitely a bit stiff, however, especially around the closure tab. I expect this will break in pretty quickly, though.

I may end up giving the pair I purchased to a friend. I normally wear shoe size 8.5, and the size 9 boots I ordered definitely run toward the larger end of the spectrum for me. I'm going to order a size 8 and see how that fits. Way too much room in the toe, and I could feel the heel slopping around as I walked in them. That would only get worse as they break in. Even with the size issue, I could tell these will be quite comfy to ride in once broken in. With snow on the ground, I'll have wait until spring to test their waterproof and breatheability claims.

Comments about Gaerne Panorama Boots:

Saw this Italian-made boot for a very nice price and decided to try it out. I ride sport and sport-touring bikes but hate all the outside armor/bling on most boots so I liked the understated look of these well-armored boots. Ordered half-size smaller boot (no half sizes available) and they fit perfectly, assuming some break-in for leather boots, going on and off relatively easily - the zipper and velcro closure seems a little odd at first but it works. Tried them yesterday for a couple of forty minute rides at highway speeds in 45-48 degree (F) temps and they kept my feet warm and otherwise performed great. These will be my new cool-weather boots.