I posted this review of my motorcycle boots over on http://www.advrider.com

I bought a pair of combat lite boots from Aerostich last year and have been wearing them on a daily basis. Mostly for commuting, though some longer rides.

I went to my local BMW dealer and checked out all the boots they had. I didn't really like any of them, so I decided to order online with Aerostich.
Aerostich service was the usual top notch, including one return for a resizing.

The first thing I noticed when I received the boots was that they seem very solid. More so than other boots I've had. They look like something a HD biker dude would wear. That's a good thing IMO. My bike weighs 600 lbs. I want something that will protect my feet if I'm sliding down the road with my foot caught under the bike. You can't really bend your ankle too much and it was a little hard shifting gears until they broke in. I'm glad I got the 'lite' version though. I imagine that the full combat version is probably less useful for daily commuting duty.

The next thing I noticed was that they were too big. I ordered my normal shoe size, but the boots that arrived were at least a full size too large. I had to send them back and get a smaller pair. I'd recommend calling Aerostich and getting their sizing advice before ordering. I did not do this.

The boots say "made in Romania" on them. I believe they are Sidi boots made for Aerostich. The construction seems pretty solid, though there are some ugly stitching threads poking out in a few spots. Each boot has a reflective patch just above the heel. That's a nice touch. I can't say how visible it is while riding, but it's just low enough to poke out under my pantlegs.

They seem to be totally waterproof. I treated them with some leather beeswax product, though I don't think that is necessary for waterproofing. I've used them for year-round commuting in the rainy Pacific Northwest and and they've kept my feet warm and dry. I'm pretty sure I could stand in a pool of water and my feet not get wet.

They have a nice lace up system with drawstring, a velcro cover that latches down over the laces and a single hinge type latching mechanism like on off road boots. Pull on the drawstring, close the velcro patch, lock the hinge and you're ready to go. Just as convenient as my Stich RC suit.

What's the downside? Not much. There are three things that I've noticed:

1) Styling. This is a matter of taste I suppose, but the boots definitely have an "American" feel about them. They are big and boxy. Think Brooks Brothers vs tailored Italian suit. Sleek is not a word I would use to describe them.

2) Did I mention that they were big? I have a little bit of a hard time getting the right boot through the leg of my Stich RC. I have to tug a little and be careful to make sure that the sole of the boot does not rip the lining of the suit.

3) They squeak. Seriously, this has been driving me crazy. I thought this would go away after they broke in, but I've been wearing them daily for close to a year now and they still do this. It's a bit embarrassing walking through the lobby of the fancy downtown highrise where I work, with my feet going "squeak, squeak, squeak". If anyone has any advice on remedying this, I'd love to hear from you.

Would I buy these again? I'm not sure. Aerostich is very confusing for me these days. Their gear is extremely functional and priced reasonably, but the styling is pretty plain and there are some really good products available from other companies these days. I also would probably not buy boots by mail order again without trying them on first in a shop.