am looking for a slightly shorter boot that still provides decent ankle protection for general riding and found these and considering them, but am looking for someone who might have run into fitment or general experience with these or this brand.

http://www.kneedraggers.com/details/Spidi_XOne_Boots--640196.html

IMHO Spidi is the Armani of motorcyle wear - jackets, pants, gloves, boots are of excellent fit, quality, and workmanship.

I have a higher boot, the XPD XP7 - it is an excellent quality boot

What I like about them

-real supple leather feels worked in out of the box
-very comfortable to walk in
-replaceable toe slider

A little on the pricey side for Spidi but you get what you pay for

my 2 cents