Forma Unisex-Adult Adventure Low Boots

Comfortable riding boot with a dissent amount of ankle protection. The only complaint is that they run small. I bought my normal boot size and had to send them back and get the next size up. The larger size fits well. I would recommend buying above your normal boot size.

If ur like me & ride ur motorcycle, yr round, in bad weather, in cold temps & especially any or all combined, then these might be the boots for U. I ride Harley Dyna & because I ride a lot in some most unpleasant weather conditions I was looking for a good durable boot. Being I come from an off road riding background, I was looking for a cross between an on & off road boot. These hit the mark for me. Just a few tips if u end up checking these out. They are stiff & will take a little time to break in, but once they do they feel great. Next, get urself a good insert for them. I went with a memory foam one & it feels like walking on a cloud. Boots have some weight but w/ the inserts u don't really notice. Lastly, make sure to spray several good coatings of waterproof spray on them. Make sure in soaks up into the leather really good. Other then that, these boot seem to do what I needed them to do. Rode in some heavy rain not too long ago & these boots held up good, feet stayed completely dry, foot doesn't slip off pegs, grips shifter very well. This boot is definitely worth consideration, but would most likely benefit type of rider who tends to have to deal with unexpected changes in the weather during their rides. Weather it be their daily commute or getting in the long miles. One more thing that I can say is that when it comes to putting on rain gear in a flash, these boots come off & back on in literally 2secs. No laces to lace back up. Just slip ur foot in & close straps, that's it. Any rider caught in the rain B4 knows how important speed plays a factor in getting on the rain gear. These boots definitely aid in that.

**Two years later edit*** The buckles and straps never failed. They are still waterproof and look great after tens of thousands of miles on them, both on and off road. Sizing is tricky so it took me two orders to get it right. Context: I was in the Army 22 years so I have a lot of experience with boots. These are certainly comfortable enough to walk around in even after riding for awhile. They don't have much ankle flex resistance so they aren't going to save you from an ankle crush or break. A stout stick still has the potential to cause injury as well. Buckles and straps are still great, but also still ugly. The leather has proven to be extremely durable and still looks great. All things considered, these were a pretty solid choice. Would I buy them again? Probably.

TLDR: My foot is a 10.5 4E Width. The Euro 46 (size 12) is a good fit. I have HUGE calves. This was a problem, so I stuck a Big Mans set of insolves in the boots ON TOP of the factory insoles (which kinda suck). This not only made the boot go from good to great, it solves teh problem with the boots being able to close over my calves. Long Version: Like anyone reading this review, I wanted more protection for my legs and feet. I do a lot of distance riding and knew I needed something comfortable AND tough. After lots of reading and reviews I settled on these boots. Once done, I just had to buy them. At first I ordered a Euro 45. They fit OK and felt OK... but I did a quick walk around my block with them. Bro, NO WAY, what felt OK went to TERRIBLE and painful very quickly. After limping back home those boots came off and I was heartbroken. They felt like they were the right size for me, but my toe kept sliding into the toe box with paintfull consquences... and I couldnt get the velcro to close over my calves. :( So back they went. I spent ANOTHER big pile of cash and ordered 46s, as I knew I wanted to improve my foot and ankle protection, even if it cost too much money. (eventually the refund processed, whew). These boots arrived and I was very suspicious. But damn, they slipped right on and felt GOOD. I closed em up as best I can and walked around the house with them for about an hour... and they were still GOOD. I then decided I could keep these, so I stuck a set of fatboy thick insoles in them on top of the paper OEM insoles. Then I went for a long walk. Results were positive! I started playing with the tension adjustments till I found one I liked. (Got it a little too tight then backed it up a couple clicks). Then on their first ride they were great. Now, there is difinitly something MUCH beefier down there. You KNOW at first there are touring boots on your feet. But after some good corners and a couple hours, it got very natural. I would reccomend these boots to you if what you buy feels GREAT. If it doesnt feel GREAT, send em back and try another size and some insoles.

Needed foot protection while riding ATV. Regular boots are OK; however, they do not provide any real protection in the event you are involved in an accident. This boot provides adequate protection and feels quite comfortable after 4 to 6 hours of break in time. When ordering use the European measurement. I wear 10 1/2 and ordered 44 and it fits with enough room for a thicker sock. To help break in, I used while doing yard work. These are not a light duty boot, and I feel they will be very durable and last for years.

Absolutely love them, I do more than just ride in these boots, they are that comfortable!!!! I wear a 10 1/2 so I ordered the European size for an 11 and they fit great , as for comfort they are very comfortable, there is a short break in period around the ankles of the boot but the sole is good to go right out of the box.

Summary: I love these boots. There are so many reasons. They fit great. They look great. I can walk normally in them but also shift and brake easily (I did have to move my shifter up one notch - an easy adjustment that anyone can do). I feel enormously well protected. I know how prone feet and ankles are to injury during motorcycle accidents. These boots make me feel very confident that I am protected. I've only been in some light rains, but they seem to be adequately water-proof. The closure system is easy, fast and secure. They look great in brown - so few good boots come in any color but black. And most importantly they are beautifully, meticulously crafted. Everything about the construction is robust and perfect - almost as if they were hand made. Finally, before I made this big investment in a pair of boots, I contacted Forma several times with questions. Their customer service was really terrific and made me feel confident in making the purchase. I've been riding for almost 50 years and this is the best pair of boots I have ever owned.

Comfortable Sized appropriately Look and feel great