Even though I can't afford them, I just ordered these http://www.motorcyclecloseouts.com/s...i+racing+boots in Black / 45 because I've never been happy with my Teknic (older version of the Violators) supposidly waterproof "sport" boots that are hot, tight, leak like a sieve, and for the $130 I paid for them at least 6 years ago, offer little protection. I researched everything available and the Oxtars came up the best for the money. They supposidly squeek and creak when you walk (they come with lube but a post on another forum said vaseline works better) and are kind of flashy but maybe if I keep them a black magic marker can tone them down. They are supposed to fit true to size and be cut for wider feet (like mine), and be surprisingly comfortable, run pretty cool but leak due to the vents (a pair of overboots pack small). I still have my pristine and re-soled Sidi-made Aerostitch Combat Touting boots for cold weather and extended rides; they are heavy, a bit warm, somewhat clumsy and without control feel but almost waterproof, comfy and good in cold weather and for on-off riding. I wanted something like the A*s or Sidi Vs with better feel and significantly better protection for "sport" riding (if you can call how cautious I ride anymore that).