Review on Fly Racing Maverik Boot (White/Black by Mark Adlesh

I bought my first dirt bike at the end of May and fell in love with it. My first serious accident happened in the second week of June and I was wearing regular Red Wing work boots. I sprained my ankle very badly, for a week I had a swelling that looked like half an orange sticking out of my leg. Thankfully, most of what was broken has now healed. After this experience, I decided that off-road cycling boots are definitely okay. My top riding buddy swears by cheap O'Neal boots that cost about the same, and he loaned me an old worn pair while I ordered my own. . I liked them but wanted something that would match my bike so I went with the Fly Mavericks. I got lucky with a couple of Fly helmets (colors fade but they're comfortable and secure) and I pulled the trigger. The boots arrived in perfect condition with all tags and everything. The red color matches the Honda Red on the 2019 CRF250L perfectly. I wore them around the house for a bit that evening to break them in and they were nice and sturdy but still comfortable. I wear thick boot socks (Thorlo Combat Boot Socks, they're almost as thick as wool socks) and haven't had any issues with blisters or pain. I have been traveling to work with them almost every day for the past 2 months. My typical route is 5-6 miles through the woods on some pretty rough trails; Mud pits from ATVs, huge exposed tree roots, falling trees daily, rain gutters, creek crossings and even some pretty steep climbs. The total mileage is about 600. The boots keep a good cosmetic appearance. I didn't have to clean them much or anything until I drive through deep puddles from all the SxS traffic at the end of my ride home, they wash out pretty well. This has a downside. Boots are not waterproof at all. I think they actually absorb moisture and leave it right on your feet. Every day around 7:30 am I drive through a field with tall weeds. This causes my feet to get damp simply from dew dripping off the weeds as I drive by. These boots are 5 stars for comfort. They really do feel great. I've moved my shifter up 2 notches and have no problem shifting until I get tired and lazy. My knee pads/shin pads (cheaply priced here at Revain) go under my pants and fit perfectly into the top of my boot, giving full protection to the front of my leg. I don't get dents on my shins, even after falling through trees and getting hit. All the Way. In terms of durability. I have a feeling these boots might let me down. After 600 miles in the dirt about 50/50 compared to the road, the boots really are fully broken in. I can bend the top of my boot and touch my toes. I was hoping they would stay stiff for at least a couple of years before they flexed that much. They still feel protective, but not as armored as they were when they first appeared. I like a very small heel on my boot, that's good for me. The buckles feel secure and the velcro on the top is strong. Overall I would recommend these boots. They look good, are comfortable and offer a lot more protection than regular shoes/boots.