I have been wearing boy racer style boots, Roadgear XKJ for 10 years-they were stylish, waterproof and warm when it was cold out and cool when it was blistering hot. They had an Outlast lining (google it) Sorry to say they stopped making them so back to the reviews. I saw these on a Gold Wing Riding friend and on his reccomendation considered these Rally boots, Cruiserwors and TCX Matrix boots. In the end I was won over by the Rally. I feel I gave up total waterproof for a much better grip. I have indeed ridden in the rain and my feet stayed dry but I have crash bar chaps and big lowers. If it's raining that hard I would be most likely pulling over and huddling under my space blanket! They are well built and I directly compared them with Cruiserworks.....I usually wear an 11 Wide but ordered an 11.5 wide to allow for a thick sock or a insert. I can wear the thick sock but not with a thick insole. I can wear an insole with a thin sock. In some ways a 12 might have been better but then too long so consider if your going to be double socking or inserting a gel sole. They are easy to shift in and if you have an English classic bike you have shifting toe pads on both sides. Price is 100 bucks less than Cruiserworks but same quality. The Cruiserworks boots have a side zip version and appear to be puddle walking with dry feet capable. I'm getting lots of comments on these boots. Only had them 1000 miles now but they are comfy and I highly suggest you give them a try.