Which boots? Berik GPX / Oxford R9 / RST Fusion

[Wozza]

Need to get some better boots soon - at the moment I'm looking at these three but not sure which is the best option. Main priority is protection - going by the blurb the Oxfords seem better. Not sure if I need them to be waterproof (only the Oxfords are it seems). Looks-wise I think I prefer the Beriks followed by the RSTs, although the Oxfords also come in white but I don't fancy having to clean them all the time!

Have you owned any of these boots? Are there any contenders I've missed for around the same monies?

Berik GPX 1055
https://my.frooition.com/070051/images/berik%201055%20gpx.jpg
PU replacable toe slider
Hard shin plate
PU heel protection
Anti slip sole
Gear change pad
Suede effect outer zip cover
~£83

Oxford Bone Dry R9
https://i.ebayimg.com/11/!BShlZNg!2k~$(KGrHgoH-DoEjlLlw14UBKDr3IRbwg~~_1.JPG
Moulded TPU shin guard backed with shock absorbing material
Shock absorbing latex foam on flex panels
Ankle & heel area padded with shock absorbing latex foam
VR Shift pad
Pre-formed orthopaedic vibration absorbing foot bed
Techno Gl“ Thermoplastic toe cap
Anti-crush tempered steel shank
Anti-Twist molded nylon mid sole
Replaceable 2-part metal toe sliders
Featuring a HIPORA waterproof breathable membrane
~£90

RST Fusion
https://i24.ebayimg.com/06/i/001/2d/44/f733_1.JPG
Upper made in leather with PU coating
Embossed, rubber shin with RST branding
Molded plastic shin protector inside
TPU molded, abrasion resistant ankle cups
100% Polyester lining
Molded anti twist mid sole with steel shank
Vulcanized anti slip rubber sole
Zipper and Velcro flap closure system
TPU gear change panel
~£85

[mooserx]

I got a pair of frank Thomas from J&S over the weekend 80 sheets brill.

Same as these
https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Motorcycle-boots_W0QQitemZ230344863904QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Motorcycle_Boots?hash=item35a19fb0a0&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1689|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A0|293%3A1|294%3A50
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TL1000r-handful.

[Seb]

Hunt around for a pair of Astars SMX4s, they were discontinued for a new model this year and hence are usually silly cheap on clearance. Far better than any Oxford dross that's for sure. Expect to pay ~100 quid for the regular version, and probably 120 to 130ish for the waterproofed version if you can find any left.
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2010 Triumph 1050 Sprint ST

[Pirate1980]

Bought a pair of these a few weeks ago for 56quid and I can't fault them:

https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Swift-Torsion-X-W-P-Motorcycle-Race-Boot-Black-9_W0QQitemZ140303698295QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Motorcycle_Boots?hash=item20aac08977&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1689%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1308%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50

They're comfy and have been waterproof when riding in the pouring rain for hours.

[G]

Which ones fit you better? It's quite possible they will offer the best protection.

As I found, all the fangly bits won't help if you hit hard enough - possibly may even make it worse in some cases. Material thick enough to keep your skin in tact is a good start, the rest is questionable.q