I've worn Gaerne trials boots for a fair while now (wore out my old Alpinestar Bernie Schrieber ones in about 1991) and they have been fantastic boots... can't fault them for durability and quality at all. I bought a pair of Gaerne Oiled brown boots a year or so ago and they were (still are!!) just as brilliant. However, about a month or so ago I thought I'd get another pair (was handing my year old pair to the lad) with a view to the new ones being for me.

Gaernes have been brilliant but i just wondered what people thought of the other boots out there? I've heard that Alpinestarts don't last because the sole peels off - not stitched on apparently. What about Sidis, Hebos or Xc-ting boots... views please

had a pair of the original diadora stone boots which were mega comfy and lasted about 3 years. moved on to Gaerne which were not as comfy but still reasonable. now I have a pair of diadora stone 3's with water proof sock and I must say they are the dogs dangley bits so comfortable it's like sliding your feet into a barrel of lady bumps, and I especially like the hardened in-step which lasts well even with titanium pegs and gives great support so no more achey feet

I've heard that Alpinestarts don't last because the sole peels off - not stitched on apparently. What about Sidis, Hebos or Xc-ting boots... views please

Only boots I have had the soles come off have been Gaernes, Alpine Stars have been superb. The most comfy pair ever,

Edited November 18, 200916 yr by jordi

Alpinestars and sealskins..... sorted!!

My Hebos offer the feet about as much protection as a pair of slippers but that may be common to all modern boots as the leather is so thin. My 30 year old Gaernes (which have had about 25 years use) are far better in that respect but do not have such a good fastening system. The soles are coming away a bit but no more so than the 4 year old Hebos.

had a pair of the original diadora stone boots which were mega comfy and lasted about 3 years. moved on to Gaerne which were not as comfy but still reasonable. now I have a pair of diadora stone 3's with water proof sock and I must say they are the dogs dangley bits so comfortable it's like sliding your feet into a barrel of lady bumps, and I especially like the hardened in-step which lasts well even with titanium pegs and gives great support so no more achey feet

i also have the diadora stone 3 and i'm very happy with them

regards bob

Whatever happened to Dunlop steel toe capped wellies...?

6" heel thigh boots every time. As for me Alpinestars 1 1/2 years old still good shape and comfortable. Sidi was the worst boots ive ever had, they offered no grip and felt like two blocks of concrete with loads of stitching to fall apart.

Alpinestars no stops everytime for me - so comfortable and give good support

and they are only made of full grain leather , not like the latest gaerne or sidis

which are made from lorica rubbish and are overpriced.

had a pair of stone 2's for a few years now still excellent not like my novgar boots which lasted about a year before sole was gone

Whatever happened to Dunlop steel toe capped wellies...?

The mines closed and you couldn't buy them at the back door anymore.

Thatcher's to blame.

Edited November 19, 200916 yr by B40RT

The mines closed and you couldn't buy them at the back door anymore.

Thatcher's to blame.

But I know a man who can get a pair for you nudge nudge - unused.