All in all I think the Answer modes are a great boot. I ride a kawasaki 450f super bike trail and cross country race and these boots are comfortable for all day wear wet or dry. I like the metal buckles but I dont like the plastic strap to much flex and they loosen up as the day goes on with heavy rideing and the toe is to thick and hard almost cant get under the shifter or feel it when shifting up. other than that the boots are a smart buy for the rider that cant afford the high dollar boots.