These boots are described as a waterproof adventure boot, hence the name. So far they have really impressed me in all departments. They have a steel insert in the sole which helps when standing on the footrests, and the soles are also of the Vibram type so off the bike comfort and grip is really good also. The olive drab green suede is 3mm thick in most places with rubber wear pads fitted in the usual places. The side buckles are available separately in case you do break one and are held in by a simple philips screw, so no special tools are needed. Your shins are protected by a hard plastic piece bearing the logo W2. I don't think they offer the out and out protection of a full blown motocross boot, but for road touring in all weathers and weekend trail riding I think they are just about perfect with great comfort on and off the bike, and at a great price too.

Update, after 11 months mine leaked on a torrential off road ride, they both just gave up the ghost. I returned them to my dealer and he sent them bak and replacements were sent out a week or so later. I used Nikwax for Nubuck and suede waterproofer on them before I wore them as an extra precaution and so far so good.