I was looking at replacing my SIDI boots as the sole is coming off of them. So I was looking at the weights of the various boots and the $395 racing boots are 4.4 lbs lighter than the $259 regular riding boots. That's 4.4 lb.s for $136. That's pretty good in my book given that the boots are actually better performers too. That's at least a couple pies and with the money you save on Ti you can get heated grips!