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I'm gonna get a bit of a break in my unique/creative writing skills today with this review of the Black 9 Moto Shoes. That is because functionally, these shoes are nearly exactly the same as the Run With the Bulls Moto shoes. Here is what I had to say about those: "Here is a riding shoe that sort of blurs the lines between a regular street shoe and a protective motorcycling product. We sell a number of shoes and short boots that are sort of like this one (the TCX X-Street or X-Rap Boot comes to mind). I'd characterize this shoe as a product that shows you are an enthusiast and it's something you might wear to the track or another motorcycling event, but it is not really robust enough for me to tell you it is a protective shoe that you could count on for protection on a bike in case of a fall." This model does have recessed eyelets on the lower part of the shoe, but you are supposed to use the top two silver eyelets to finish off the lacing. There isn't any strap or cover to further keep the laces wrangled in, so there is some possibility you'd hang a lace on a piece of machinery, so keep that in mind. The heel area and toe area are somewhat stiffened, and they do have some built in protectors over each ankle. But even still I couldn't say with a clear conscience that they are robust enough to be considered "protective" in case you fall. :: Paul, 02-05-14