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GP Pros are pretty highly rated too. Hell I have..err...had a pair. Had a pair of Helds as well (sold both)I used them on the street and then for racing sidecars where flexibility is most important as I was the monkey. When I added the gp bike to the mix I figured I'd ride with them until I found something better. Lesson learned.
The gloves were Alpinestars GP-Pros. I don't think anything could have prevented that injury as my finger was trapped between the bar and the pavement, which, at the time, was a sea shell composition. It obliterated tires. It did worse things to fingers. Roebling has since been repaved. I hate that track. Always have, always will. I've seen some nasty, nasty accidents there.
I have the Chippewa Rally Boots. They are well made old style moto boots. They don't have any armor like plastic race boots (not my cup of tea) but they are substantial and are good for a non armored boot. The only thing I don't like are the velcro closures. They wear out after awhile. I'll probably just have them replaced with snaps by a cobbler when the time comes or just new velcro. I like them because they look good either under jeans or with my leather race pants tucked into the tops. I believe Chippewa has a re crafting program when the boots need refurbishing.
...There are stiffening pieces around the heel and outer edge of the toe box. But neither of these pieces would be terribly effective from any kind of crushing force....
The one major drawback is that for the same price you can probably get some boots with REAL protection. While these are a step up from what I was using before, their ability to protect ends at pipe heat, road debris and maybe a medium-speed slide. But if you've got a little daredevil in you and might be at risk for high-speed incidents, I'd recommend something much more protective.
Anyways, that's my two cents.
:: Goes off to search for more sturdy boots:: ...