Bought these as my first motorcycle boot, and I have to say I was disappointed, especially after reading some of the glowing reviews.  They really are pretty ugly, and the fit is a bit weird around the top.  The lacing / velcro system is pretty slick, but the top strap just doesn't wrap logically around your leg -- it goes sort of sideways and ends up with the top of the boot sticking out rather than wrapping smoothly around.  The sizing is right on, and maybe my feet are just strange, but they simply don't work for me.  Had to send them back.