ToshOutdoorsI very highly doubt these are CE rated. No mention of heel cockpit or toe box armor. Plus, the malleolus armor looks like a strip of leather. I wouldn't consider these good protection, but a better, dressier option for riding to work and social obligations. Look at the cut in half image: http://www.motobailey.com/shop/uncategorized/elbulli/#
LightningBRZI agree with that assessment. I would much rather see people buying some of the excellent, more protective riding shoes that are available. So many better options IMO
Ryan_Z28Sure. TCX Street Ace is the new go to, comes in WP and perf. I just got some Daineses that I like a lot as well. Rev'it didn't have a good fit for me. I would recommend trying them on in person cause fit is all over the place.
Ryan_Z28Stylmartin Wave boots looked really nice (https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/stylmartin-wave-boots), but I wound up buying TCX Hero WP boots instead (https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/tcx-hero-wp-boots). I feel the construction of the TCX will hold up much better in the long-term as the soles are stitched and replaceable. I've been wearing them all season with no complaints.
I also own an older pair of TCX X-Rap waterproof riding shoes (similar to the Street Ace). They have held up very well since April 2014, including a 2000-mile trip to Nova Scotia from Boston last fall. The waterproofing failed about 6 hours in a heavy downpour on my way home. The soles are very slippery on sandy surfaces. Otherwise, I've been very happy with them and helped influence my purchase of the Heros.