Although not a waterproof did a decent job at keeping out water. Durability, being a biker that ride just under 10,000 miles a year these bot lasted about 1 year before the sole started to come away (at the toes) from the boot.

I love the Sidi Vertabrae Motorcycle Boots and wear them round the house after biking much to the shock of my other half. Have worn them round a bike show with no problems all day. The italian fitting is not perfect for ladies with overly large ankles (according to my other half!) and they are about to be replaced so they're cheap.

The Sidi Vertabrae Motorcycle Boots are a good fit although 2 sizes up on my normal boot size, good quality leather feel, very very strong worn in the rain without much coming through quite cool in summer warm in winter easy to get on/off good sporty look but squeaky when you walk if you dont oil them enough.