Any opinions or first hand experience with Bates Boots?
http://www.batesleathers.com/boots/ (http://www.batesleathers.com/boots/)
Those have been around, unchanged, for at least 15 years.
I've got a pair that I used for racing back in the day.
They're very basic, not a lot of protection compared to modern boots.
I have a pair of their Sport Racer boots, very comfortable both on and off the bike. [thumbsup] Their style is more traditional classic looking not flashy. [clap]
Bates is a custom leather shop, you can design your own boots jacket and pants and they should be able to make them. [coffee]