Gaerne (pronounced GAR-NAY) was founded in 1962 in Italy by Ernesto Gazzola where it began producing a wide range of trekking boots and leisure footwear. Eventually, the company expanded its footwear to include new lines for motorcycle riders, and later for cycling. The know-how acquired from years of producing top-quality mountain footwear enabled Gaerne to rapidly earn a prestigious reputation among the elite producers of protective motorcycling footwear. Based in Northern Italy, today Gaerne is a leading supplier of sports footwear sold throughout the world.
Gaerne production technologies have evolved along with its expertise from the simple sewing machines of the ‘60s to the laser-cutting hi-tech machinery that it uses today. Gaerne boots are designed to maximize comfort, protection, strength and wearability. Gaerne boots are built using the right leather, the strongest materials and the toughest soles. Expanding its Italian factory to keep up with production demands, Gaerne boots are still produced in Italy while most brands have surrendered to the cheap labor and materials of China and the Far East. Gaerne management believes in old-fashioned Italian quality, and they are proud of it.
Gaerne boots are developed in collaboration with leading champions. Gaerne boots have helped protect exceptional riders in motocross, freestyle MX, world MX, MotoGP and GP 125, and Superbike racing like Ryan Dungey, Kevin Windham, Karel Abraham, James Toseland, Lance Coury, Danny Webb, Petar Petrov, Justin Brayton and Ivan Tedesco. Motorcycle Superstore carries a full selection of Gaerne boots here to protect your plates: It's what's inside that counts!
