I have a First Gear two piece and it not only keeps you dry it keeps you warm, like Yoda said it is a bonus with the boot straps. After 300 miles with Fishercat and Rob coming home from the NorEast Rally I learned I have to get those bootie things (even though my boots are waterproof)as I was pouring water out of my boots when I got home and my feet had that shivled thing going on.