Gaerne is releasing new boots: the SG-22s.
Some shops have had the info for some time but this was the first announcement from the brand itself.
The boots look a bit different compared to the SG-12. It will be interesting to see if the SG-22 is targeted as a replacement for that model.
The price is looking to be around $100 more than the SG-12. So it’s a safe bet to assume it will be their new premium boot.
The 3D holes and channels in the liner could be nice if they do help vent at all. The toebox looks kind of thick. But Gaerne’s signature toe caps are still being used.
Available colors seem to be:
- Black
- White
- Red
- Anthracite/Black/Red
Update: Here is the official release video from Gaerne on Instagram.
The official product description
Soul, mind, and body focused on a single goal: to create a high-performance boot, capable of combining Made in Italy craftsmanship with cutting-edge materials and technical solutions.
Commitment, strength, power of actions, and decisions.
The English term “horsepower” does not refer only to horsepower, but to an attitude that can make a difference.
It was this element that made the first steps of the SG.22 project move.
Whether it’s a track or your own path, our boots will help you overcome any challenge with style and confidence.
- The Aluminum Superlight Buckles feature a newly painted finish with exposed detailing. The upper closing lever can be positioned in three positions.
- The Air Vents facilitate the evacuation of heat and humidity and work in synergy with the new internal lining equipped with 3D holes and channels.
- The new 3D Main Body Toe Box offers preformed three-dimensional manufacturing with a single joint element near the closing lever on the outside.
- This conformation allows for reducing the height between the sole and the rear derailleur, increasing the speed of shifting
Two positions for the new Frontal Shin Guard front plate which allows you to obtain multiple configurations thanks also to the upper closing lever, thus allowing easy insertion of the knee protectors.
The new Steel Bumper 1.0 toe cap adopts reduced thicknesses without sacrificing the protective capacity but containing the weight
The shaft in the inner area features Grip Guard 1.0 elements equipped with a compound developed with professional riders.
The function is twofold: protection and optimizing the friction coefficient for an optimal driving feeling.
Sole equipped with dual-density inserts, one capable of offering optimal grip with the footpegs and unprecedented durability, the other capable of guaranteeing cushion and traction when walking.
- The new Razorback offers improved movement geometries that allow the boot to better copy the movements of the ankle.
- The Dual Stage Pivot System 1.0 protects the ankle with two stops limiting hyperextension, hyperflexion, and lateral movements.
- The Microshock bead has a rubber compound with differentiated densities, to provide a cushioning effect in micro-impacts when cornering.”
We are hoping to have a pair for review in a near future!
