Hi there. Tried various types of boots from shoes, sneakers, workers boots, military style, hitech, harley. I always worried about the protection and waterproof capabilities. Best investment I made was the Rossi side Zip up motorbike riding boots. High sides. Look good with jeans, (cuffs over the top, not tuck in),  comfortable to ride and walk with, and WATERPROOF. Slip on and off easily and not too hot.  

These Steelo ?

http://www.wellingtonsurplus.com.au/showProduct/footwear/rossi-non-safety-footwear/RB0134/Rossi-Hi-Leg-Side-Zip-Road-Motorcycle-Boots-Style-134

close.  these 811's

I have done PLENTY of klm with a good hiking boot. They are mostly waterproof, gortex and allow you to walk when you get to the place of interest. On special $90-100.   

have a pair of 811 rossi's,doing the job well so far.

what i like to wear is my doc martens 1460 8 eyelet boots. wear them riding or out on the town

I have an old pair of Jonny Reb which I need to upgrade, the fit is a bit tight.

Looking at possibly going the Rossi 811's.

If you like the chunky boot but not laces, the Johnny Reb - Rampage look the goods too.

http://allingtons.com.au/collections/johnny-reb/products/thomas-cook-johnny-reb-rampage

that's what ive been wearing for the past 3 years perthog.
When I bought the bike 3 years ago I was thinking I would have to buy a decent pair of boots but found an old (brand new) pair of work boots in the shed.
There was a bit of mould growing on them when I found them but scrubbed em up and I wouldn't swap them for anything.