Agree with that last paragraph completely. Keep in mind that injuries usually occur in the middle of nowhere. Ask yourself if that's worth it by playing out a recovery scenario in your head with a broken ankle or lower leg. Particularly in Africa.
Look at minute 2.19 of the vid below on good stability vs not so good like the full leather boots.
https://youtu.be/XYof-jZUNfs
Most opt for full leather either because they accept the significant risk and consequence or out of ignorance to it. If you're not good off road with little experience on it you tend to have an increase risk when you do venture off road. How ever little bit you may think you do. A heavy laden bike only adds to the risk increase. To me it's a bit like choosing not to have any armor in your jacket. And not far off having a helmet.
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