The On Road boot has been a favorite of motorcyclists for years. It’s extremely popular with touring and dual sport riders because of its aggressive sole, height and waterproof construction. This boot is made water proof with Gore Tex which is a well regarded material with the unique property of keeping water out while allowing for water vapor (produced by the wearer) to escape. The boots are tall and sturdy with a very secure Velcro closure system. They can be worn with pants over or with pants tucked in (depending upon your riding style and your preference in motorcycle protection). The boot is made of top grain leather so it will need a bit of breaking in to be comfortable. In addition to the heavy leather construction, there is built in armor in the shin, heel, toe and the inside ankle area. These armor pieces are rigid pieces that add thickness and stiffness in those areas in case of impact. The soles are a heavy duty lug design for long wear. This boot is very slightly revised for ‘09. About the only change I can see is the wider Velcro close tab near the top of the boots. Take the “View Larger Pictures” link above for some close-up pictures.
