Gaerne Fastback Enduro Boots Field Review

[@eileenparks3672]

update: just finished a 1300 mile 4 day offroad trip. the boots preformed perfectly. wore them 10-12 hrs a day w/o complaint from the feet. saved my foot/ankle bones several times (bike fell over on foot once and a couple 30 mph rock/stump kicks). w/o the boots it would have been a visit to the ER and quick end to the awesome trip. thx for the well in depth review. just the boot I was looking for. I bought them through Rocky Mountain sadly. If I didnt have enough to almost cover the price in RM cash, I would have gotten them through Atomic Moto. Keep up the non-biased reviews and I'll tell all my friends that I got my awesome new boots from you guys.

[@oklahomahank2378]

After a little crash in the woods I decided to upgrade my boots. I called atomic moto and Brian was generous with his time and advice. If the SG 12 enduro was in stock I probably would have ordered them, but these are so much more protective than what I had been wearing. (Alpinestars Corozal). They are by far the stiffest and most protective boot I have ever owned. The boots were delivered quickly and well packaged. I bought the fastback enduro.

[@AtomicMoto]

Thanks!!

[@frankmoralesiii6908]

I got back into riding in 2018 at age 67. I do not do off road. I bought a 2018 Harley Davidson Fat Bob FXFBS. I have dropped that bike 4 times. The last time I dropped it was on an East Coast trip at age 72 from Texas and it happened in North Carolina. My soft pannier grabbed my foot. It took 3 months for my ankle to heal. Long story short - I now own a Tiger 900 GT Pro and will be riding it from Texas to California. Although I won't be doing any off road I did buy the Gaerne Fastback Enduro Boots all black. I want to protect my feet/ankles just in case. It seems to be a good boot.

[@rhinogames9856]

Just ordered a pair looks like it’s exactly what I’m looking for. Single track and trail riding

[@rhinogames9856]

I have had them for a few weeks I absolutely love these boots. Easy to walk in with tons of support. That comes In Handy with 2 young kids when you getting off your bike and helping them all the time.

[@jayhopkins1337]

Great demo! Thanks for taking the time

[@TommyNitro]

I really like these. I think they are a great balance of mobility and protection.

[@markj6381]

Thanks for the real-world review.

[@albertptran]

I remember my foot being sore right away when it rammed into a boulder. That was with a soft, non-rigid sole boot

[@jesperkragh7701]

would love if they would add gore-tex to this boot - would become the adv unicorn boot!

[@markmazzella5222]

Thanks for a great review, i had just ordered a pair the other day and didn't realize a couple of buckles are adjustable and i was a little worried because i have big calves. Now am excited for them to show up at my door any day now.

[@CRGmotors]

Would love to see a comparison between the fastback enduro vs the tech 7 enduro boots... these Gaerne enduros keep popping up in my internet travels and debating if they are worth upgrading to...

[@DavidKD2050]

You mentioned a future comparison. Did that happen? If so can someone link me to it? (I bought them today , happy with them)

[@joedart2932]

Really torn between these and the sidi X-3s... currently in the crossfire's but looking for a lighter weight option. Excellent review as always!👍👍

[@johnnylima9632]

Which one did you end up with?and how do you like them?

[@emoservedwithfries]

You start talking about other models, and never finished. When would you pick this boot over the sg10? The sg10 the tech 7 & this boot is the current shortlist of enduro/adv style boots I have for my rides when i don't care about walking much.

[@dudefromcbee]

I'm actually planning to procure this for touring purposes with mild offroading. I ride a RE Interceptor 650, hopefully it shouldn't be a problem with operating the vehicle.

[@taherajna]

Did you buy these? Honestly these would be a bit overkill in my opinion just for mild offroading. You are better off buying a nice pair of goretex adventure/touring boots instead for that price. I have been using the TCX Explorer evo gtx for about 4 years now, and i have dropped my Himalayan quite of few times on my foot by now and they work perfectly. My point being, you don't have to sacrifice comfort for so much protection when all you will be doing is mild offroading on your interceptor.

[@dudefromcbee]

@@taherajna Hi Taher. That's how I started my search/research looking for basic touring boots and when I tried few, I wasn't convinced to pay for boots which would become like sneakers. With more reading and reviews, I ended up thinking about purchasing the Fastback. I haven't purchased it yet. Just that few of my friends stories have made me focus more on protection than comfort; MX boots might not be comfortable out of the box but eventually it would break-in and you will get used it. It would last longer too. But I get your point, perhaps Gaerne Dakar or SIDI Adv2 would be a better/comfortable alternative...

[@taherajna]

@@dudefromcbee yes definitely understand where you're coming from. The gaerne g dakar gtx is on my list as well, and they would be super comfortable to walk it because the top half of the sole is pretty flexible and the bottom half is rigid. I personally am looking to buy the fastback for just one reason, the overall rigid sole and a little bit of comfort that comes with the hinge system. Mind you protection is a priority as well, but personally I've found from experience that if you have decent enough adventure or touring boots they do just fine protecting. The only complaint i have is the missing rigid shank sole that makes my feet fatigued after standing for too long on the bike off-road. Hence the fastbacks. You could consider that as a major factor as well.

[@dudefromcbee]

@@taherajna kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2G7dqekgMRgo8U You could watch this video too for a comparison between Dakar and Fastback. For my bike and riding which is possible in a INT 650, Dakar might be the best option. Fastback will certainly be more protective, but not very practical especially without Goretex ..

[@RajReviewsDualSportPhotoGadget]

Excellent review! 👍

[@DragoniteMotoJP]

My adv bike came down on my calf yesterday and I'm not walking to well today. Hows the side crush protection on the calf area?

[@cloud9847]

the water proofing is concerning me. I'm looking into getting my first adventure bike early 2025 and the Fastback Enduro are at the top of my list but, again, I do not want wet feet. Are these so much more protective than the Tech 7 drystars?

[@benjaminolson2858]

which do you prefer, the fastback enduro or the sg-12? is there a difference in comfortability? I only ride trails, most of which are single track with a lot of rocks. I like the flex and mobility of the fastback, but don't want to skimp on materials like padding or quality. Is there a big difference with peg feel on the bike?

[@AtomicMoto]

There is a big difference in "security" and "quality" feel, in favor of the SG-12s. They just feel awesome and invincible. The Fastback does have an advantage for "peg feel" but that is more perceived than an actual lesser amount of range of motion. What we can say is, if you are on rides where you will be banging your feet off rocks and logs on singletrack, you'll probably feel better and more confident with the SG-12s. FYI they are available in an ENDURO version now: www.atomic-moto.com/collections/off-road-boots/products/gaerne-sg-12-enduro-boots

[@benjaminolson2858]

@@AtomicMoto thank you for all the info, help, and content. I am currently in the process of an exchange from another website. Ill be exchanging the sidi x-power boots for the sg-12. Unfortunately i bought them before i found your videos, but I will be looking for weather proof/ resistant boots and some other gear which I will definitely get from you guys.

[@awiegwa]

Sidi Crossfire 2 in 43...these boots same size? And are they more or less protective than the Sidi's I have? Thanks! (I did buy the Sidi's from your shop years ago, they work great).

[@deanjustice6701]

how would you compare them to the Forma Terrain Enduro boots. I'm looking closely at both of these boots. I ride a dual sport. I find myself occasionally off on a single track, but mostly stick to logging roads. Just need some advise, because my current boots are way to soft for what I'm doing.

[@AtomicMoto]

The two are very similar, on paper about the same. Single picot off road boot. The Gaerne is a little more plush, the Forma is less expensive.

[@samiam247]

I've been into motocross all my life and these Gaerne Fastbacks are by far the most protective boots I've ever worn, the quality is top notch and the fit is true to size, the "plastic" they refer to is actually a tough nylon that won't crack like plastics do, Gearne is also the only Italian boot still made in Italy, IMO the Italians have always made the best fitting highest quality motocross gear in the industry, my only complaint is the Fastbacks squeek like crazy! it's embarrassing, but worth it.

[@garykelly4689]

Throw baby powder at them from time to time

[@SandrineXtremTrails]

Great video. Are those boots waterproof for a while? Like decent waterproof? Not my native language, i might have missed the info in the review, sorry 😅

[@AtomicMoto]

No, not waterproof, sorry.

[@lostinpa-dadenduro7555]

Brian how do these compare to the Sidi X Power? Usage would be for eastern woodland single track.

[@AtomicMoto]

They are slightly more comfortable, but I think the X-Power is a little better overall.

[@illskillz05]

thanks for the review. is there an update on this boot and how is it holding up. Would you still recommend this over other boots in similar price range for trail riding. thanks for all the info

[@AtomicMoto]

They are holding up terrifically and we would still highly recommend them. Watch out though, supply will be a problem by the summer.....

[@illskillz05]

@@AtomicMoto Awesome. Thank you.

[@2wheelagenda794]

@@illskillz05 I've got the Moto-version of this boot (same thing but with an MX sole). Have 100+ hours of hare scramble racing and single track in them. They've gotten extremely comfortable and I've beaten the crap out of them. They've saved me on more than a few occasions and have the scratches to prove it. I've had one strap split partially on them, no big deal though, it never fully broke and a whole pack of 4 replacements was ~$10, they fit anybody in my riding group's Gaernes. Another friend in my group bought them based on mine and also loves them. He's had zero issues and beats on them just as much if not more than me. His last pair of boots lasted maybe 6 months.

[@trip_in_the_mirror]

Gaerne Fastback Endurance Enduro or Forma Pilot Enduro?🤔

[@stevetdesigns]

Which ones did you get?

[@trip_in_the_mirror]

@@stevetdesigns Fastback Endurance Enduro

[@shooter_ric5722]

I need some boots for my KTM 1290 SAS. I'm not buying a dirt bike in the future so I just don't wanna get crushed if the behemoth falls on me. Should I get these or the SG12 enduro?

[@AtomicMoto]

These Fastback Enduros are lighter and a little more flexible, probably a better match for your description.

[@onemileattatime2642]

I normally wear a EURO 42 (US 8.5), but according to GAERNE's actual length measurement chart (26 centimeters measured), I should order a euro 40 (6.5 US), and i have never used a euro 40. I cannot imagine they suggest that I should fit 2 sizes down from what I wear everywhere else. Thoughts?

[@brianprice2036]

Get a size 8, ignore the length chart.

[@onemileattatime2642]

@@brianprice2036 I appreciate the straightforward size recommendation

[@jarridangloher]

I am also an EU42 / UK8. On their sizing chart, they say EU43 2 = US8, which seems odd. I’m a bit stuck on sizing here. Should I be begging EU42 / EU43

[@onemileattatime2642]

@jarridangloher Here is my experience. Wearing in most footwear, I am the 42. In this boot, I bought the 42. If your foot is truly *wide and a 42, I would recommend a 43! If your foot is on the edge of regular width and wide foot, a 42 will work. My foot is a wide,and measure a smidgen over the threshold. I ended up buying an aftermarket foot sole insert, and I cut it to SUIT me. The insert was both more comfortable than the OEM, and it allowed more room in the foot box. Hopefully this answers your doubt. If NOT go 43 you can ALWAYS add a thicker insole and thick sicks to take up the space in the foot box. In short, I love these boots. should I buy them again, I will opt for a 43 - which is a size that I never have purchased in anything previously.

[@bluecollarblood1830]

Whats the difference from the FB motos? Im looking for a great boot with alot of peg feel in them.I have'nt rode in years?👍

[@AtomicMoto]

Just the soles.

[@mychemu]

Is that true to the size ? Or need to be 1 size up ?

[@AtomicMoto]

True to size.

[@bluecollarblood1830]

Looking at getting these possibly.Im buying a new ktm xc 300 tpi.i havent rode in years.Good choice,Bad choice?

[@AtomicMoto]

They are an excellent choice, probably the best mid range boot available....

[@bluecollarblood1830]

@@AtomicMoto Right on,thanks!👍🇺🇸😎

[@laryangel4082]

Gorgeous

[@shadowcreekacres]

What aftermarket footbed do you recommend?

[@Brandtalones]

Oi! Try a Powerstep insole, mate. They're strong and durable and made in these United States. Pleasure...

[@poorwhiteboy6521]

How is the toe area for shifting ? Do you have a set of 13 in stock ?

[@AtomicMoto]

Very good for shifting and we have those!

[@libtrs838]

How do these compare to the Forma Terrain TX Enduro?

[@climberevan]

I'd also like to hear a take on this.

[@poorwhiteboy6521]

How are they in rain deep mud puddles ?

[@AtomicMoto]

Wet.

[@andrewsoldan6050]

Hi, for adventure riding would this boots be better then SG10 ?

[@brianprice2036]

A little. These are a little lighter and the lugged sole is nice.

[@rudyrod100]

Great information.

[@sifiskaloeidas2727]

Fastback enduro or sidi x-3 enduro?

[@AtomicMoto]

That depends. Overall I would say the Fastback. BUT if you strongly prioritize light weight, the X-3.

[@sifiskaloeidas2727]

@@AtomicMoto thank you for your answer, my prioritys are protection and durability, I'll go for the gaerne, after all they look great!

[@DieTabbi]

Hm I don‘t see any ankle protection. Is there any?

[@AtomicMoto]

Really?

[@akungwelly]

What's your height?

[@patrickkennedy7756]

You forgot getting hit by flying rocks from another riders roost. I got hit by a large rock from another rider on my shin and could feel it through the boot! Dont want to know what would have happened if I didnt have them on.

[@laryangel4082]

Wow

[@shotklrshotklr702]

Great review but very heavy

[@ClinttheGreat]

@shotklr shotklr the boot or the review. Lol

[@shotklrshotklr702]

@@ClinttheGreat the boot lol the review was great

[@jaybraillard5819]

It’s not a secret anymore. Lol

[@AtomicMoto]

They will still never find it. You might, but no one else will.

[@rideoregonfirst]

@@AtomicMoto I've ridden Ford Road a couple times, but I'll probly never figure out which one of the thousand big dead pines are you sitting on!

[@AtomicMoto]

@@rideoregonfirst Not far from where you were last weekend JM.

[@rideoregonfirst]

@@AtomicMoto Maybe someday you'll come to the Crooked River with us?....or Barlow is in two months....

[@TheZakkmylde]

I have alpinestars tech 3 but wondering why I would need these ? I love my boots for safety but walking and shifting are harder. Would these offer decent protection?

[@AtomicMoto]

TheZakkmylde, there is a fairly detailed summary of how this boot is constructed, protection, etc. in the video. They're a great mid-price boot. AFA why you would need them, that is a question you must answer. Feel free to contact us if you have questions about them. Thanks!!