GAERNE SG12 Blue boots

The Gaerne SG12 is a boot that has built a reputation over the years as the benchmark in motocross. The world's elite ride in it, and it's one of the few boots that nobody in the workshop needs to explain to you. The basis is the dual-axis ankle joint, which allows movement where the foot needs it and stops it before the ankle reaches a position it only comes back from in a cast. The one-piece steel toe holds its shape even after a hard impact against a rock or the engine. The gel inner liner and ergonomic shape mean the boot can be worn for a whole training day without pressure points. The closure with four adjustable buckles can be adapted to your calf and to whether you wear a brace underneath. As with the SG22, worn parts can be replaced — the sole, buckles and straps are all readily available spare parts. That's why the SG12 pays off even years later: you're buying a construction, not a consumable. Made in Italy.