Gaerne Balance Oiled Brown

These are the most comfortable trials/adventure boots I have worn straight out of the box! Can walk around and ride all day at a trials with these on and hardly notice that I'm wearing riding boots at all. The fit is slightly larger than what my typical shoes sizes run. The leather cleans easily and buckles have held up well. The boot's leather and hardware have held up very good over the years. Good enough that my original pair has been resoled with Gaerne Trials sole replacement kit and still is a great solid pair of riding boots.

Chris Rohr / 02-03-2015

I bought a pair of these back in 2005. The soles are flat so you can shift and move around over the footpegs more easily than boots that have an extended heel. I still have this boot, although the rubber sole has begun peeling off. That says alot about the quality of these boots. I'm definitely replacing it with another balance oiled Gaerne for riding trials.

Dao Hoang / 29-09-2015

I have owned and used these as my primary adventure boots for four years -- I have the older model with some subtle graphic differences. Pros: comfortable, verified waterproof, durable (no broken straps, buckles, or torn seams), and easy to walk in. Cons: no shift lever toe guard, the soft sole wears faster than leather but not unreasonably so, and they do not vent very well (can be hot). If Gaerne sold these in a shorter version, I would buy a pair for around town use.

Nicholas W / 23-06-2016

I have used these for a few months now and they work pretty great. They don't have as much protection as other boots but they work great so far. Only downside and reason for 4 instead of 5 star is the bottom sole started peeling at the tip of the boot already even with the little use I've given them. I'm super glueing them but its sad to see happen.

Justin Regan / 11-07-2016

This is a great boot and high quality. I use it for motocross and street riding. I have two buddies who also use this boot and that is why I went for it. Also read a ton of great reviews online. Not like my old very stiff boots.

Steve Master / 27-07-2017

I got these boots awhile back and wear em when I'm out trials riding. They are soo comfortable you could wear them all day. Are nice to look at too, like a work of art. You can definitely see the years that went into the design of this boot.

Steve Kessler / 12-01-2018

These boots look great and are top quality. The fit and finish of these boots is second to none. For heavy touring and casual off-road, they are the best bang for the buck. With a superior reputation for comfort and longevity, these boots out-class the competition. Motostorm offers the best deal on these boots anywhere online.

Chris Mahoney / 20-03-2018

I've ridden trials for 25+ years and have owned many pairs of these boots. They are the most comfortable boot I have found, and I have tried many styles and brands. Once your on a good thing, stick to it

Simon Van Baalen / 16-04-2018

I purchased a pair of the Gaerne oiled balance boots for dual sport riding. These boots wear great and do not need to be broken in at all. These boots are some of the best wearing foot wear I own. I have worn these boots in Hot and cold weather as well as rainy conditions and never let me down. The buckles are easy to adjust and quick to put on and go riding. I will be purchasing another pair for myself and my girlfriend since she likes to ride with me sometimes. These boots provide great protection in the shin area as well and the sole of the boot is flexible enough so you get a good feel of the bike when riding.

Heath Barkley / 23-05-2018

These boots are extremely comfortable but beware of the advertised sizes. The website says Eur 43, US 9, UK 9.5, however the boots actually say Eur 43, US 9 (which is UK 8.5). You will definitely need to go up a size, so I reordered Eur 44 (my UK shoe size is 8). Once the size is right, they are lovely and dry and warm.

Jon Robb / 24-07-2018

These boots are great with no break in period, adventure riding is what I do and these boot does it all. Highly recommend this boot. Does great in all weather keep my feet dry when it rains and keeping them cool in the high heat.

Ronnie Martinez Jr / 22-08-2018

Botas comodas y blandas... a expensas de mas protección en el tobillo. se puede caminar con ellas como con una botas normales, suela de agarre medio y bastante sujeción en el empeine. se echa de menos un poco mas de

Carlos Givaja / 23-11-2018

These boots are soft and keep your feet dry when riding trials. I do put my own insole into them to get some arch support but after that I can wear these all day long!

Barry Smith / 27-01-2019

These are by far the best trials boots I've owned. Very comfortable. Perfect balance of flexibility and protection. They keep my feet dry on wet days, however like most trials boots i've owned don't breath well on hot days. These boots are also great as a lighter weight adventure boot. I have no problems wearing them all day. I had to return my first pair because I measured off the Gaerne website and it suggested I needed a 41, however I bought 42 which ended up being too tight. In the end the 43 was just right.

Basil Tambanis / 15-06-2019

I purchased this boot specifically because of the Italian Leather. This is the most comfortable mx style boot I have ever worn. I use it for enduro and adventure riding. I have even worn it to church since my jeans can go over the top of the boot unlike most mx boots. These are great boots!

Bryan Allison / 30-10-2019

Purchased these boots based on the reviews and couldn't be happier. Excellent fit and feel on the trials pegs but the sole isn't nearly as stuff as a moto boot (by design) so I prefer more stiffness for those rides, however, I'm tempted to use these for light rides in the ADV when it's hot out too. The waterproof lining may be a bit overkill as I live in the desert but it it what it is. The gummy sole offers great traction when walking around during rides. The buckles are easy to close, all in all very happy with these boots.

Matt Carter / 03-03-2021

Upgraded my trials bike from a 99 Techno 250 to a 21 Evo 300, and believed I needed to do the same for my boots! Had been using an old pair of Oneal elements. These are beautiful to look at, but even more beautiful to wear, right from the start, no break-in needed!

Harper Jarvis / 16-03-2021

These boots were designed for trails (not trail) riding. I noticed they’re the preferred boot of virtually every member in my state’s Trials Association, and all those asked about them gave glowing reviews. So, when my A-Stars ‘No Stop’ trials boots wore out prematurely I bought these to replace them for trials practice and competitions, where the most valued features are feel, flexibility and all-day comfort. These boots deliver those qualities in spades. Break-in consists or consists of little more than strapping them on and walking over to your bike. The quality of the leather is superb and the Old World craftsmanship flawless. Their soft, gummy and flat soles make them as comfortable off the bike as on. Like countless others, I soon discovered these “trials” boots made better adventure touring boots than the ones I owned designed specifically for that purpose – they’re lighter, more flexible, more comfortable and breath better without ever having taken in a drop of water. I use these also for teaching offroad riding to beginners where the protection afforded by proper MX boots is not needed. They are just slightly wide for my narrow feet but Fox’s Coolmax THICK socks solved that problem. Theses boots only seem to get better with age, use, and abuse. After 8 years mine have taken on a beautiful patina of wear and battle scars but remain perfect structurally. Without question, Gaerne’s Balance Oiled Browns are the best all-around boot I have ever owned.

R Thomas / 22-04-2022

These are my first pair of gaerne boots. They are great right out of the box. Super comfortable. no brake in perio needed. I have to also say they ware also WATERPROOF which is a great plus for enduro riders. I Love the leather. I Will definitely buy again!

Alex Agreda / 27-04-2022

Boots fit true to size at Gaerne's sizing of US 11, EU 46. I wear US 11 which is typically EU45, but according to Gaerne's website they equate that to 46. The tag on the boots also says US11, EU46. Great boots!

Robert Berg / 01-03-2024

I am REALLY pleased with the quality and performance of these boots, They are extremely confortable and well made. it reminds me of those years I was doing Mountain Biking and the first time I tried MTB shoes with cleats, it just make a WHOLE difference when riding. Well, it is the same with these Motorcycle boots, they are a solid platform for my feet when riding. I rode all day long yesterday in east Pennsylvania USA and got heavy rain in my way back home (New Jersey), the boots proved to be EXCELLENT one more time, my feet was 100% dry when I got home. I consider the boots great for Touring, Gravel roads, light off-road riding, So if you are in the enduro, extreme adventure business your best bet are the SG12, because these boots are not designed for that type of endurance. People with negative comments about the boots is due they got the WRONG boots OR they were short of money, Thanks Mototstorm for fast shipping!

Francisco Luna / 23-06-2024

I ride vintage trials bike, and these boots strike a good balance of a 'semi- vintage' style without compromising on safety. Gaerne are one of the few boot makers who make comfortable boots for my wide feet.

Chris Gillis / 31-07-2025

I was excited about these boots after seeing their positive review on Fortnine. Out of the box they fit way too big, but I did my best to live with that. What was way worse was that ~9 months into using them (2,000 miles of only street riding) I noticed the stitching around the toe was coming undone. The loose thread could easily be pulled, stich by stich, out of the boot where the tongue meets the lower portion. I know how to sew and am nearly certain that this is due to a bottom stitch missing (which would clearly be a manufacturing defect). I reached out to motostorm and they offered to help with a repair or replacement if I ship the boots back (which will cost me between $100-$300), they also offered to possibly cover a portion of the repair cost should I get them fixed locally (still need to look into this). I also reached out to Gaerne and they were unwilling to help. I thought I was buying a premium boot at $300, but it appears these are poorly made. Good thing I know how to stitch. I'll fix them myself I guess as they continue to deteriorate.

Karl Honerlaw / 18-09-2025

Amazing boots, love them! I have many motocross boots have have done lots of research on these boots for trial riding. They are very comfortable and can been worn for a long duration. I would highly recommend these boots for anyone getting in to trials riding.

Sina V / 16-10-2025