TCX Blend Boots vs. Dr. Martens

[The ModFather]

I have a pair of Dainese track boots that I wear often enough for street riding. They're very protective and comfortable but sometimes I dont want to look like I'm wearing Iron Man Boots I just want to look casual but still have some safety. Typically I rock the Dr. Martens for this but wondering if the  TCX Blend Boots offer much more in terms of protection. Anyone try these? Comments?

[S21FOLGORE]

No FHE with that TCX boots, but I found this article, about Dainese Anfibio Cafe Boots (similar to TCX Blend) and Corcoran Jump boots.

http://assets.rideapart.com/articles/boots-you-can-wear-on-and-off-the-bike

[S21FOLGORE]

BTW, I used to wear Corcoran Jump boots with side zip when I was living in San Francisco (years and years ago), for daily commuting, running errands, etc. (Back then, the motorcycle was my only transportation, so I needed a pair of the boots, beside a pair of Alpinestars, that I can walk around, a lot.  There's no way I could use moto specific boots for that duty.)

http://www.amazon.com/Corcoran-Inch-Side-Zipper-Jump/dp/B00D40090Y

One thing I should mention is that the side zip boots don't offer the same level of ankle support as the lace up jump boots.
To me, they did okay (and I never crush tested them), and I knew it's a compromise anyway. ( on-bike comfort and protection for walking comfort and durability, ease of put-on, take- off .)

I didn't care about the look.

[The ModFather]

The Dainese cafe boot was the other one I was considering. I guess the post shouldve read TCX Blend Boots vs Dainese Cafe Boots.

[koko64]

There are more and more moto specific boots on the market that are kind of dual purpose for walking, work, etc. They tend to be a short boot with reasonable protection, but without the shin protection. The level of ankle/heel/toe protection varies on the model and make as does if it is a shoe or short boot, 1/2 boot or 3/4 boot.
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