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Weve been using the Oakleys - Both Black leather and Desert canvas/suede/rubber jobs.

The leather black ones are comfortable, and light. But theres the sold noise issue in the wet. All over a pretty good boot that would FAR better if the soles had better grip and didnt have the 'wet sole problem' - noise and slipperyness.

The deserts again are light, comfortable BUT - have found that they dont really "wear in" even after a lot of miles. The upper stays very hard and doesnt mold to the foot as well as leather. Also, have found the the soles on the Oakley Deserts are starting to split a little under the ball of the feet. Oh, and they have the same wet sole problem. No grip and really noisey. Ive also had a pair split on the suede just above the joint of my big toe. Its not a big split, only may 4mm but its still has split or ripped and will probably get bigger amd bigger. Oh - And Oakley WOULD NOT REPLACE THEM - They said they couldn't tell what had happened to them....

Have also used the GSG9's - Hey they WERE the cool boot. Quite similar to the leather Oakleys, but for some reason they really made my feet stink. They are lightweight and IMHO more of an urban boot that a rocks/ruck hard out boonies boot. Mine wore out and I went to the Oakleys.

I have a pair of Bates M9's on the way.... judgement reserved until at least 200 miles.