What we wear: Held Shaku Waterproof boots

'We test the things we sell'- you hear it so often! Well, we actually DO. We don't just pop them on, walk around the store and pop them back in the box- we actually, really, physically, use them! See my Held Shaku boots (below). I've had these now for three years- covering thousands and thousands of miles in them. As you can see from the pic, the right one's minging after some great rides, the left one's been lovingly washed and cleaned.

My Held Shaku boots- one's been cleaned, one hasn't!

Before I put up the catalogue pics and our 'official word' on these boots let me tell you my impression of them. Brilliant. So much so the Gaffer has tried to get me to use others, I've declined so far as I'm really happy with these. They've kept my feet warm in Winter, cool in Summer and they've kept my feet dry in the rain. They scrub up nice (as you can see) and what I really like is that they have a zip both sides, meaning the whole front drops down- very easy to get on and off. They are also by far the most comfortable motorcycle boots I've ever had.

And here's a thing- I don't wear wellies anymore in the snow- I use these! They are my dog walking boots as well :) Now, enough babbling! The official word:

Held Shaku Waterproof motorcycle boots

Held Shaku waterproof motorcycle boots- worth every penny of the £169.99

• Mid-height touring motorbike boots
• Full Grain cowhide leather outer
• Waterproof & breathable membrane liner
• Dual-sided ankle & shin protection
• Easy-on front opening & Velcro calf adjustment

As I mentioned- easy on, easy off! Held Shaku waterproof & breathable motorcycle boots

Mid-height and comfortable touring motorcycle boots from HELD. Easy-on front opening with Velcro adjustment at calf level make it an ideal choice for motorcycle riders that struggle with full height touring boots.

The Techy Stuff:

Full grain cowhide leather
Soft textile lining (100% polyamide)
HydroGuard membrane, waterproof, windproof and breathable (100% polyester with polyurethane coating)
Easy-pull front opening
Adjustable calves with Velcro
Gear-lever patch
Anti-slip sole
Ankle protection on both sides
Shin protector
Reflector inserts

To see these boots online and to buy please click here

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SALE! Furygan Winter gloves now under £70!!

Looking for some decent Winter leather motorcycle gloves at a decent price? Hurry then- these are selling fast! Furygan Land Pro Evo gloves are warm, waterproof and breathable, and under £70!! reduced from £99.99

• Leather CE approved motorcycle gloves from Furygan
• External knuckle protection offers impact protection
• Furygan Dual Lining for warmth in winter

Stay warm in winter: Furygan's Winter, leather, CE approved motorcycle gloves are a perfect combination of warmth and protection for your winter riding.

You're protected: The Furygan 'Dual Lining' ensures the back of the hand is protected against the cold with a thinsulate thermal fabric, whilst the lining on the palm of the hand is designed to ensure you have good control of the levers on your bike. Stretch panels offer good flexibility of the hand and external leather covered knuckle protection offers safety.

Techy Stuff: 

• Furygan Land Pro Evo is CE homologated
• Leather outer
• It is compliant with CE EN511 standard : Waterproofness : level 1; Convective cold resistancy : level 2
• External knuckle protection
• Leather and foam reinforcement on the palm
• Waterproof and breathable membrane
• Furygan Dual Lining – the lining on the back of the hand is made from high thinsulate fabric for optimal protection against the cold, while the lining on the palm of the hand is designed to preserve the feeling of the levers
• Comfort reinforcement on the top of the palm
• Wrists and cuffs adjusters
• Stretch panels for movement

To see the rest of our sale items please click here

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Held 'Faith' sporty textile jacket- half price!

This year we've had offers, deals, free barbeques, bike nights, parties- you know why? Because we love each and every one of you. Without you we wouldn't be here :) We're not stopping 'sharing the love' either- Did someone say SALE! Yes, we have a MASSIVE sale. Probably our biggest ever. It's my job to tell you this and Also my privilege to cherry pick things I like that I think you will too :) If you can't wait to see ALL the sale stuff click HERE Otherwise here's today's pick- The Held 'Faith' Men's textile motorcycle jacket- it's HALF PRICE!! Just £99.99. HURRY!!

Held 'Faith' textile motorcycle jacket- with red trim or just black, too!

•Sporty textile motorcycle jacket ideal for four season riding!
• CE armour at the shoulders & elbows offering impact protection
• Removable thermal vest, waterproof membrane, mesh lining

Loving this sporty textile motorcycle jacket from Held: Enjoy the best of both worlds with this motorcycle jacket, get the sporty look you want, with all the great features of a textile motorcycle jacket.

Held 'Faith' textile motorcycle jacket- in the sale at £99.99

Beat the elements: This is when a textile jacket matters! There's a removable thermal vest and a waterproof, breathable liner to keep you dry, yet sweat free. In the summer benefit from air vents to create airflow around the jacket and keep you cool with the thermal vest removed!

Held 'Faith' textile motorcycle jacket- in the sale at £99.99

The protection you want: Some people assume textiles aren't as protective as leather, not true! This jacket is made of a highly abrasion resistant outer with 600 denier. There's also CE armour at the shoulders and elbows to offer impact protection in the event of a crash.

The techy stuff:

• Heros-Tec 600D outer shell
• Breathable mesh lining
• Removable sleeveless thermal liner
• Reissa waterproof, windproof & breathable Z liner membrane
• 2 external pockets
• 4 internal pockets
• Internal mobile phone pocket
• Air vents with zips
• Arm adjusters
• Special stretch panels at inner & under arm
• Soft touch collar
• EN 1621-1 CE approved soft protectors at shoulders & elbows
• Special foam padding at back
• Full connection zip
• Reflective detailing

Grab yourself one of these jackets quick! click here

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OFFER! Held Motorcycle trousers for under £100!

The Held Nelix Motorcycle trousers are truly awesome- even more so with £35 off- now available at just £99.99, including delivery! Sizes? From Small to 7XL! These trousers are the usual top-notch quality from German manufacturer Held, and are waterproof, windproof and breathable. A detachable thermal liner makes these ideal for ALL YEAR ROUND use- and they've got Knox armour! Now- these are discontinued, hence the great price, what we've got left is it! Once they're gone, they're gone! Enough of my waffle- let's do the official spec etc:

Held Nelix All season motorcycle trousers for under £100

• Textile motorcycle trousers available in many sizes!
• CE Knox knee armour offers the protection you want
• Wind & waterproof, breathable lining: Beat the weather

There's a size that fits you! These Held motorcycle touring trousers will certainly come in a size that fits you! From the choice of leg length, to a choice of waist size, there's no reason to not own a pair of motorcycle trousers that perfectly fit.

Beat the changes in the weather. There's a waterproof, windproof and breathable liner in these motorcycle trousers to ensure that you can arrive dry or cool depending on the weather. There's also a detachable inner thermal liner means that you can stay warm on those winter days and remove it for the sunny ones!

Plenty of protection: CE Knox knee armour and the option to insert hip armour gives the protection you want. There's also a reinforced seat area to offer better grip on the seat and stretch panels ensure maximum manoeuvrability - great for controlling a motorcycle!

Techy stuff:

• Airguard 500D outer (Polyamide)
• Detachable inner lining (Polyester)
• Reissa Z-Liner membrane (Polyester with Polyurethane coating)
• Wind & waterproof & breathable lining
• Stretch panels at knee for movement
• Anti-slip seat patch for better control
• Knox knee armour
• Special foam hip pads, foam pockets upgradable with CE armour
• Connector zip
• Reflective panels

To see these trousers on our website please click here

For the best range and deals in motorcycle clothing, motorcycle textiles, motorcycle leathers, motorcycle boots, motorcycle gloves and motorcycle accessories checkout GetGeared here: www.getgeared.co.uk

Brilliant Waterproof, Warm & Breathable Jacket for under £110!

Christmas is upon us, Lots to buy, it's an expensive time of year! If you need a new motorcycle jacket too then that's a double-whammy... Then some of you will be looking to drop a hint for a pressie that's not going to break the bank of a loved one. We have the solution, yes indeed!

This awesome Motorcycle Jacket from those chaps at UK firm Merlin- the Colt, just £109.99, delivered!

Merlin Colt Waterpoof, Windproof and Breathable motorcycle jacket for £109.99

• Mens motorcycle jacket: CE armour at shoulders, back & elbows
• 600D outer with Ripstop for abrasion resistance
• Waterproof & breathable liner & thermal body warmer

Price busting motorcycle jacket for men. WOW! Merlin really have pulled out all the stops to bring you a jacket with all the features you want and need at a more than affordable price! This jacket comes delivered with five point armour, yes really! CE armour at the shoulders, elbows and in the back.

Cleverly designed to a price point: What we like about Merlin bike gear is simply this: This is a motorcycle jacket designed to retail at very good value, but the guys at Merlin have made sure that the essential performance elements have not suffered: Clever details, sensible prices!

Merlin Colt motorcycle jacket- also available in Black / Yellow and Black / Grey

Designed to fit and last: This garment has been properly constructed: The Reissa waterproof membrane has in-built 4-way stretch; What it means to you is that the waterproof function does not deteriorate quickly along the stretch and movement lines of chest and elbows. The outer fabric is robust with rip-stop panels. The removable thermal liner is a whopping 125g - many brands in the industry only offer 80g! You'll be warm in winter and with the liner removed, cool in summer.

GetGeared top tip: The cut is quite generous, almost a size larger than the inside label would indicate, so if you like your jacket to feel fitted, buy a size down.

Techy Stuff:

• 600D Korean Polyester Outer Construction
• Ballistic Overlays To Shoulder/Elbow
• Ripstop In Centre Panels For Extra Tear/Abrasion Protection
• Original Reissa Waterproof & Breathable Membrane
• CE Approved Back Level 1 Back Protector (Removable)
• CE Approved Shoulder & Elbow Armour (Removable)
• 125g Removable Internal Thermal Liner
• Mesh Drop Liner (To Improve Inner Breathability & Air Circulation)
• High Quality YKK Zips Throughout With Welded Zips
• Multiple Adjustment Points (On Stretch Anchors) For Improved Fit & Flexibility
• Nightgloss (Extra Hi-Viz) Reflective On Arms, Shoulders, Front & Back
• Multiple Internal & External Pockets (Patch, Nelson & Hand Warmer)
• Merlin Air Vent System (Zipped Vents On Front & Rear)
• Short Connecting Zip

To see this jacket online please click here  

(scroll down for the other colours once clicked, 

and for the matching trousers at under £100!)

For the best range and deals in motorcycle clothing, motorcycle textiles, motorcycle leathers, motorcycle boots, motorcycle gloves and motorcycle accessories checkout GetGeared here: www.getgeared.co.uk

The Best Waterproof Boots <£100 (according to you!)

The top 3 motorcycle boots in 2014

In the category of waterproof boots under £100, you and your fellow riders have made these boots the 'winners' in 2014:

1	Merlin Aragon Boots	£99.99
2	Spada Boots Trek WP	£89.99
3	Merlin TourPro WP	£89.99

See our full waterproof boots <£100 review

Earlier this year, GetGeared and Visordown.com put waterproof motorcycle boots that retail without discount below £100 through their paces. The winners for outstanding quality and performance at such a keen price were the Merlin Aragon boots: Top marks from you (the riders), as well as GetGeared and Visordown.com. Go through the slideshare to see what other choices you have in the entry-price segment:

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Something nice for the ladies

It's coming up for Christmas when our nearest and dearest deserve a treat. No, we don't mean the bike! So, for all the ladies that are reading this- it's hint time, for all the gents reading this- add this to the list :)

The Merlin Bromley Wax Jacket

It's great value, will look great on or off the bike, anywhere actually. And- and here's the thing, Halley Stevensons of Scotland are the people who manufacture for well-known brands such as Barbour and Belstaff and it's their wax material that has produced such a beautiful jacket! But at under £200 it's not Barbour/Belstaff prices!!

The Merlin Bromley Wax Jacket from GetGeared

• Great value ladies motorcycle jacket inspired by fashion
• Waterproof & breathable membrane & a removable quilted liner
• CE armour to shoulders & elbows - ladies sized for comfort

Ride in style and comfort in this awesome wax jacket. Inspired by the high-street, this jacket even has an element of fashion thanks to the producer of the wax material. Halley Stevensons of Scotland are the people who manufacture for well-known brands such as Barbour and Belstaff and it's their wax material that has produced such a beautiful jacket!

Great for all-weather riding. There's a waterproof and breathable membrane in this ladies motorcycle jacket, to keep you dry on those rainy days. There's also a removable thermal liner, which means you can stay cool in summer with it removed, but feel snug in winter!

You're protected as you ride. CE armour at the shoulders and elbows ensures the major impact zones are protected in the event of a crash. The outer also offers abrasion resistance if you have a slide.

GetGeared top tip: Buy a size smaller than our size chart for the perfect fit! If you're a UK size 10, an XS will fit you perfectly. This jacket would look awesome paired with the Olivia jean from Route 1!

Techy Info:

• Constructed In Original Halley Stevensons Waxed Cotton
• Korean Reissa Waterproof & Breathable Membrane
• Italian Safetech CE Armour To Shoulder & Elbow (Removable)
• Removable 100g Thermal Liner
• YKK Short Connecting Zip
• YKK High Quality Zips Throughout (The Rolls Royce of zips!)
• Two Outer Patch Pockets & Three Outer Zip Pockets- Inner Liner Pockets Also
• Storm Flap
• Cross Quilt Overlay Panels
• Merlin Embroidered Branding

Click here to see this on our website

For the best range and deals in motorcycle clothing, motorcycle textiles, motorcycle leathers, motorcycle boots, motorcycle gloves and motorcycle accessories checkout GetGeared here: www.getgeared.co.uk

Check out our Undies!

Until I'd worn them I NEVER expected motorcycle underwear to do such a great job in terms of keeping me warm and comfortable. The Gaffer said if you're warm and comfy you are safer on a bike- which makes sense. I'm so blown away by them I'm going to try the Summer underwear when it warms up- then it's cool and comfy time!

Before we feature one item give this link a click and seriously consider asking Santa for some!

Now- The RiDE Magazine recommended Alpinestars Thermal Tech Top.. £59.99

The RiDE Magazine recommended Alpinestars Thermal Tech Top.. £59.99

• Moisture wicking thermal fabric
• Nano treated fabric to increase circulation
• Compression fit for muscle support

Alpinestars Thermal Tech motorcycle underwear: Both top & bottoms are part of the Alpinestars range of thermal base layers. By wicking moisture away from your body and helping to retain your body heat, these are invaluable to ensure your body temperature stays comfortable: not too cold or hot! The compression fits help reduce muscle fatigue. Beat the cold!

GetGeared Tip: Customer feedback has told us that you should buy this baselayer one size smaller than our size guide suggests/ than you would usually buy.

Bottoms to match! £49.99

Click here to see the Alpinestars Thermal Tech collection

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It's 'Giving Tuesday' ! (For a VERY good cause)

After Black Friday and the Cyber Shopping weekend, it's ‘Giving Tuesday’- see here what it's all about:

http://www.givingtuesday.org.uk/

NOW!! Here's a cause involving motorcycles, people giving their time free of charge & helping save lives:

The Whiteknights Blood Bikes 

Check them out here

Giving is as easy as sending a text to 70070 containing WEVS22 £10 (where £10 is the amount that you'd like to donate – maximum is ten pounds) OR by adding a donation to your purchase from GetGeared where you can donate as much as you like!

Look out in the basket for this & click on £1, £2 or £5 to add a donation to your purchase:

GetGeared are proud to support The Whiteknights blood bikes- you can see how here