You can find cheaper Supertech R's if you look around - bought some today for £199.99 Alpinestars Supertech R Motorcycle Boot Black - Mega Motorcycle Store
Just bought a pair of TCX infinity Goretex adventure boots, £230 from P&H was going to get A****s toucans but couldn't justify the extra £100
Depends on your image I suppose! They look crap with race suits, good with the jeans and jacket look, and they have the benefit of being waterproof, warm, comfortable for walking and riding, and everlasting ....
If you own a Ducati Fashion already trumps usability, so that's not an argument. Any similar Jap bike or BMW is way better than a Duke, we're all a bunch of tarts that's why we ride them!