O'NEALElement Boot Gray, 9

Summary: Overall quality is good, fit a little different than I'm used toThese boots fit well, with the exception of what follows. The toe box seems a little bigger than my previous Fly boots, so that my previous muscle memory of sticking my toe under the shift lever has to be retrained to dig a little deeper so that it fits. Not necessarily an issue, just have to relearn, and it's not quite as easy to shift as before. Also, my previous knee pads fit well under the top half of the Fly boots; these seem a little more constricting; they were fine while riding all day, but when I took them off, the knee pad fabric had indented one leg quite a bit, making it slightly uncomfortable for a while. I'll have to try adjusting the knee pad, or possibly getting one that does without the shin guard to allow for the tighter-fitting boot. However, for the amount of riding I do, these boots should be fine. I do like the seam-welded sole; my previous boots had the sole come loose a couple of times, and it looks like that won't be a factor for these boots, part of the reason I picked them, the other being the good price. Again, for the price and the amount of riding I do (infrequent), these boots will be a good value.Quality of Materials:* Materials all appear to be good, no issues with the one long day I've been able to use them so far.Quality of Fabrication:* Everything is put together well; I like the one piece sole as I mentioned above.Ease of Installation:* Just follow directions. Contrary to what people might think, it really doesn't matter which boot you put on first.Suitability for Purpose:* Worked great, protected my feet. I especially like the sole, the tread seems to be more suited for off-bike walking than the smooth-soled tread of my previous ones. Had some stream-crossing and rain issues, my feet stayed dry. Don't know that these are specifically marketed as waterproof, and they may not survive a full submersion, but the water I encountered stayed on the outside.Packaging/Delivery:* As usual, Prime delivers fast and delivers well. Package was brand new.

I ride mostly track, bought these boots early in the season. They held up well, but probably wont get more than one more season out of them. Good buy for the price.

These boots are so much lighter than any pair I’ve had before. They are still very sturdy and honestly easier to walk in compared to most boots I’ve had before also. Before all I bought was fox boots, will probably stick with this brand from here on out

You never know how well your gear is going to work until you crash. Well I had a slow speed topple going downhill on some loose fist-sized rocks. My foot was pinned between the proverbial rock and a hard place (500+ lb motorcycle). I was able to yank my foot out from under the bike with no problem. These boots worked so well I didn't even really feel anything but a little pressure. Didn't even get a bruise. Had I been wearing hiking boots I'm sure my ankle would have been shredded.Great boot, protects well. Yeah they start out stiff, but after a couple rides they loosen up.Also I noticed someone said these were waterproof, they definitely aren't but I never thought they were. I rode through a thunderstorm and poured about a quart of water out of them.

I race with this boot. Holding up good so far.

So my Fly's from 2000 were trashed and the soles are off. Saw these boots and Oneal is a good brand. I can't say if 500 dollar boots improve your riding but I've done exceptionally well with these lower cost boots.Fit was a bit strange at first as some had mentioned. I fitted the straps and they keep me locked in just fine. the boot feels like tennis shoes no break in required. Had no weird hurting spots or anything when wearing for the first time. Seeing how the boots are molded the soles look to hold up better then the old school ones. They are not overly stiff at all but there is some support this is not a ski boot but i'm not racing so I like the relaxed fit better. Overall very happy with my purchase.

No complaints. Hard when new after break in they’re due able.

Great boots for the price. I'm a size 10-1/2 and the size 10 boot fit perfectly.