My first boot was the NOVAGAR, I didn't like these at all. My foot moved around, sloppy. There was no fitted insole that came with the boot, I was told to "just go buy one" and that didn't improve them, only made it worse. Then the stitching came appart, and that's when i returned them, after 3 rides.
I then went to the Gaerne, the split leather, and they are great. I really like them. Tight, firm fit, and yet lots of flexibility. The grips are doing great, as i have lots of time on these boots, both trials and dual sport. I like wearing them on my KTM530, if i want, or need to go into a store, they feel just like a running shoe.