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Barn Find: RG Leathers

Several years ago, I made a deal to buy a large lot of vintage motocross gear. I am a vintage moto gear nerd, and have a hard time passing up any cool old moto stuff.  In this case it was a large lot, randomly strewn throughout an old warehouse.....

Sidi X-Power Boots

We are constantly looking for features that differentiate gear. Sometimes that is difficult, as most gear is actually pretty good. Occasionally though, brands just nail it. Such is the case with these Sidi X-Power boots....perhaps the best boot in Sidi's line. 

Gaerne Fastback Enduro Boots - Yep.....ENDURO Boots

"Off road boots" are basically motocross boots, painted with a broader name brush. Same basic features, construction, etc. Not so with the Gaerne Fastback Enduro Boot.

Gaerne Dakar GTX Boots - Are these the new Adventure Boot King?

The Gaerne Dakar GTX is a new flagship Adventure Riding boot model from Gaerne.  It plays at the upper end of the market and has a fantastic list of features: Gore-Tex, a lugged WELT sole, terrific leather, a mechanically hinged ankle, and that wide, comfortable, awesome Gaerne fit.