gazzaecowarrior Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 I've had my Gaerne boots for about a year and a half. Allways oil them and dry properly. Do about 1 trial a month and practice once a week. Noticed that the stitching on the left boot has broken and the leather is starting to come away from the rubber sole. Taken the boot to a couple of cobblers and none of the say they can repair it. Apart from this area of stitching breaking, the boots are in really good condition but it looks like they are going to be chucked if they can't be repaired. This seems crazy as I had my last pair of boots for years. Was wondering if anybody else had had trouble with Gaerne boots and how long do people tend to get out of their boots ? I doubt I can take them back after a year and a half either. Gutted !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billycraig Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 I've had my Gaerne boots for about a year and a half. Allways oil them and dry properly. Do about 1 trial a month and practice once a week. Noticed that the stitching on the left boot has broken and the leather is starting to come away from the rubber sole. Taken the boot to a couple of cobblers and none of the say they can repair it. Apart from this area of stitching breaking, the boots are in really good condition but it looks like they are going to be chucked if they can't be repaired. This seems crazy as I had my last pair of boots for years. Was wondering if anybody else had had trouble with Gaerne boots and how long do people tend to get out of their boots ? I doubt I can take them back after a year and a half either. Gutted !!! If its the front of the boot can you fit some of those metal toe caps on to hold it all together? I remember my dad putting them on all my boots when I was a kid. I've been wearing Gaerne all year and their pretty ditched now, I've rode on average twice a week. In comparison my alpinestars last year were ready for the bin in May after the SSDT. I pulled the front sole of one of mine and we managed to glue it and screw it from the bottom. I broke my toe in the impact that did that so I wouldn't say the boots were at fault in my case and I'll defiantly be having another pair or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b40rt Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 You could try a climbing/walking shop and ask who repairs there boots as they are more likely to have the expertise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tt5th Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 I work for a bootmaker, we resole all kinds of boots but the veldt stitched construction of the gaernes isn't something we can do and I don't know of anyone who can in this country. Italy maybe! The stitching machines are quite specialist and if the leather is damaged it would need stripping, repairing and then re-lasting. My gaernes have lasted me 2 years and are still going strong. The only tip I could give to anyone is when waxing the boots to make sure you get loads of wax on the stitching that holds the sole on. This stops it drying out which in turn leads to the stitching fraying. Sorry I can't be of more help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fivemeister Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 My Gaerne boots were carpet slipper comfy from day one, but I think this can be a disadvantage as despite looking after them they only lasted me a year before breaking down. Having said that, considering the conditions these boots are continually exposed to, that really isn't too bad. My latest pair are Novogar - which took more breaking in and appeared stiffer from new, but now they are just as comfy and seem to be more resilient and harder wearing than the Gaernes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 Fivemeister Posted Today, 06:24 PM My Gaerne boots were carpet slipper comfy from day one, but I think this can be a disadvantage as despite looking after them they only lasted me a year before breaking down. Having said that, considering the conditions these boots are continually exposed to, that really isn't too bad. My latest pair are Novogar - which took more breaking in and appeared stiffer from new, but now they are just as comfy and seem to be more resilient and harder wearing than the Gaernes. Odd, A buddy and me have had the opposite experience. I have a pair of Gaerne boots that were old when they were given to me. (I get by with a little help from my friends) They seem to be holding up well there are a couple of places on the boot upper area that the stitching have come away. But the stitching for the soles is still going strong. The soles themselves are a bit chewed but still working well. These boots have a spot on the back that say "Dougie Lampkin no stopping anytime", any ideas what year? My friends Novogars after a couple months wore a hole in the sole, and now the sole has let loose at the toe end of the boot. some glue and screws later it's back on. But I think he has returned to using his old Hebo boots. I have heard that Alpinestars are the most comfy but look beat to **** after 1 season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max1956bikes Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 i still have a pair of garnes i bought from sammy miller and 30 years of hard use riding every week.so i reckon the modern boots not made like they used to. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fivemeister Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 Odd, A buddy and me have had the opposite experience.I have a pair of Gaerne boots that were old when they were given to me. (I get by with a little help from my friends) They seem to be holding up well there are a couple of places on the boot upper area that the stitching have come away. But the stitching for the soles is still going strong. The soles themselves are a bit chewed but still working well. These boots have a spot on the back that say "Dougie Lampkin no stopping anytime", any ideas what year? My friends Novogars after a couple months wore a hole in the sole, and now the sole has let loose at the toe end of the boot. some glue and screws later it's back on. But I think he has returned to using his old Hebo boots. The older Gaernes were definately 'tougher' I imagine that 'progress' for any manufacturer means using different materials and construction techniques that will alter the end product - so you can't compare Gaernes made 10 years ago to those of today. There is always going to be some variance - eg maybe Novagar use a different sole provider for one batch / year which turns out to be not as tough as required - anyone having a pair of these complains and doesn't buy them ever again not appreciating the company changed back to a tougher sole after feedback. I'm just illustrating that design, production and materials is a 'dynamic' - so just because you had a bad product ten years ago doesn't mean they would have the same issue now. You have to compare current with current if that makes sense? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian640 Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 i still have a pair of garnes i bought from sammy miller and 30 years of hard use riding every week.so i reckon the modern boots not made like they used to. About four years ago I finally threw out a pair of Gaerne boots (not the SM ones but almost identical) that I bought in 1982 or 1983. They were still usable and I was hoping the latest Gaerne boots would be of the same standard. Currently using Sidi boots that are now starting to fall apart after four years of use - perhaps I shouldn't jetwash them....which leads to another question, what's the best way to clean boots that are well and truly plastered in mud? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the addict Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 (edited) About four years ago I finally threw out a pair of Gaerne boots (not the SM ones but almost identical) that I bought in 1982 or 1983. They were still usable and I was hoping the latest Gaerne boots would be of the same standard.Currently using Sidi boots that are now starting to fall apart after four years of use - perhaps I shouldn't jetwash them....which leads to another question, what's the best way to clean boots that are well and truly plastered in mud? Ian you must know "The Legend" he also highly recommends 80's Scott clothing for durability Edited August 17, 2009 by The Addict Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tt5th Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 About four years ago I finally threw out a pair of Gaerne boots (not the SM ones but almost identical) that I bought in 1982 or 1983. They were still usable and I was hoping the latest Gaerne boots would be of the same standard.Currently using Sidi boots that are now starting to fall apart after four years of use - perhaps I shouldn't jetwash them....which leads to another question, what's the best way to clean boots that are well and truly plastered in mud? Pressure washer isn't so bad, although a hosepipe and brush would probably be better. Once clean, towel dry, leave for a few mins and then wax while the leather is still slightly wet, then put the boots away somewhere room temperature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian640 Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 Ian you must know "The Legend" he also highly recommends 80's Scott clothing for durability No I don't, but I regret throwing out my Ellgren suit.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian640 Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 Pressure washer isn't so bad, although a hosepipe and brush would probably be better. Once clean, towel dry, leave for a few mins and then wax while the leather is still slightly wet, then put the boots away somewhere room temperature. Thanks. I think there's some oiled Gaernes in the pipeline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 i still have a pair of garnes i bought from sammy miller and 30 years of hard use riding every week.so i reckon the modern boots not made like they used to. Who did you lend your boots to that did the hard riding? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leanin Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 If you can't find a cobbler to fix it right, you might try "Shoe Goo". I've had great luck using this to patch/repair boots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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