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Gaerne G.STL resets bar for premium Italian carbon road shoes, teases G.SNX MTB shoes

Gaerne G.STL road shoes, top-tier made-in-Italy performance carbon road race bike shoe, top
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Gaerne’s new top G.STL road bike shoes reset the bar for fit & made-in-Italy performance with all-new asymmetric Infit + Boa Li2 closure and lighter weight construction overall. With sleek looks and a new iridescent option for the one-piece upper, the new top road shoes also hint at a companion mountain bike version G.Snx that will carry the same new tech updates off-road with a Michelin lugged sole.

Gaerne G.STL premium Italian carbon road shoes

Gaerne G.STL road shoes, top-tier made-in-Italy performance carbon road race bike shoe, shiny purple
all photos c. Gaerne

Improving over the previous generation G_Stilo, Gaerne’s completely reshaped top-tier shoes drop more than just two vowels. Coming in at a claimed 274g per shoe (size 43) they aren’t exactly feather weights, but do shed up to 10g off the old version. While the previous G_Stilo had since received an upper redesign and stiffer sole, its fit & retention hadn’t been upgraded since the last big refresh in 2016.

Road bike shoes – Tech details

Gaerne G.STL road shoes, top-tier made-in-Italy performance carbon road race bike shoe, angled

But the synthetic upper of the G.Stl has been redesigned from the ground up, with a new asymmetric, variable thickness tongue & flap design to reduce pressure, and better accommodate a wider variation in foot volume.

Gaerne calls the new closure setup Infit. Using two new low-profile alloy BOA Li2 dials, wires zig zag across the forefoot and tongue, with eight fixing points designed to better distribute tension across the foot.

Gaerne G.STL road shoes, top-tier made-in-Italy performance carbon road race bike shoe, Iridium iridescent purple

The microfiber now gets many more, but smaller laser perforations for whole foot ventilation, plus an extra airy tongue. The new G.STL also features an updated Anatomic Heel Cup design that cradles your foot, with anti-slip fabric inside to secures against heel lift even further, plus a revised Tarsal Support System for improved comfort & power transfer.

Gaerne G.STL road shoes, top-tier made-in-Italy performance carbon road race bike shoe, full carbon sole

The EPS Lightweight full carbon sole is mostly unchanged from the most recent G.Stilo, earning Gaerne’s top 12/12 stiffness rating. But they are said to offer and extra 9mm of fore-aft cleat adjustability.

Light & thin, the carbon sole includes a large air scoop with three openings under the toe and a fourth behind the cleat to reduce the natural hotspot where your foot pushes against the pedal. (A 10/12 stiffness full carbon Speedplay sole is also available.)

Gaerne G.STL road shoes, top-tier made-in-Italy performance carbon road race bike shoe, standard colorsA small bumper at the toe protects the shoe (from climbing stairs) while adding a bit of anti-slip while walking. At the back, a replaceable heel tread puck ensures grip and longevity of the shoes.

The new shoe is available in four standard matte colors – black, white, gray & light blue – and in half sizes from 41-46, plus 39, 40 & 47.

Gaerne G.STL road shoes, top-tier made-in-Italy performance carbon road race bike shoe, road riding

Selling for 380€, the entirely made-in-Italy Gaerne G.STL road shoes also come in a limited iridescent purple matte Iridum option too, maybe to coordinate with all your recent oil slick component upgrades?

Gaerne G.SNX premium Italian carbon XC MTB shoes

Gaerne G.SNX XC MTB shoes, top-tier race performance carbon cross-country mountain bike shoe, angled

Essentially sharing the same upper, the new Gaerne G.Snx is the companion carbon cross-country mountain bike shoe for off-road, and maybe gravel racing too. Like on the road shoes, dropping a couple of vowels & reshaping its name also signifies dropping a few grams. The new G.SNX is sixteen grams lighter than the outgoing G_Sincro, now at a claimed 332g per shoe (size 43).

XC mountain bike shoes – Tech details

Gaerne G.SNX XC MTB shoes, top-tier race performance carbon cross-country mountain bike shoe, grey side

Again Gaerne G.Snx weight savings come from the reshaped upper and new asymmetric Infit closure with two Boa Li2 dials. The only real difference up top on the mountain bike shoes are the addition of the dimpled black anti-abrasion reinforcements, wrapping all-around the toe and on the shoes’ side to protect the most often scuffed areas on MTB shoes.

Otherwise, the updated Anatomic Heel Cup, Tarsal Support & Fit Tongue tech promise top-level fit & performance.

Gaerne G.SNX XC MTB shoes, top-tier race performance carbon cross-country mountain bike shoe, Michelin sole

The same Gaerne EPS Lightweight Carbon MTB sole that recently added Michelin rubber tread lugs to the previous top MTB shoes carries over, including an integrated rubber toe bumper. It gets the same stiffness rating of 10 (of 12), the highest Gaerne offers in mountain bike shoes -balancing pedaling performance with hike-a-bike-ability.
Gaerne G.SNX XC MTB shoes, top-tier race performance carbon cross-country mountain bike shoe, colors

The Gaerne G.SNX mountain bike shoes are available in the same half size 41-46, plus 39, 40 & 47 range. Color selection is a bit more limited, including just the matte light blue, black & gray options. Sadly no iridescent purple matte Iridum. Gaerne hasn’t yet shared pricing with us officially, but we expect it to be the same as on the road, likely 380€.

Both the made-in-Italy Gaerne G.STL road shoes & Gaerne G.SNX mountain bike shoes are available now through regular Gaerne dealers and bike shops.

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Stefan Jost
Stefan Jost
3 years ago

The MTB shoes looks like Northwave style.

Stefan Jost
Stefan Jost
3 years ago

The MTB shoes looks like a bit of Northwave shoes

Collin S
Collin S
3 years ago

Looks like this is a good direction for Gaene. I have some of their top tier MTB shoes from a couple of generations ago, and while they have been EXTREMELY durable, they were heavy as sin. They were like a half a lb or more than comparable Sidi shoes (which are not weight weenie shoes).

Jdog
Jdog
3 years ago

I want to love these shoes. I just got some samples to try on and the toebox is simply too narrow. Look to Lake to see what a foot shaped shoe fits like. I wear the Gaerne SG 12 moto boots and they fit my mid-wide foot like a charm. Look to the modern fit of the Altra shoes.

Joenomad
Joenomad
3 years ago

All Italians must have narrow feet or just enjoy having them squeezed until you get nerve damage.

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