Had to do a little edit to my post, too much info... for now. :-)
What do you think about the A-star Supertech boot and Sidi Vertebrate Race (carbon tid-bits one)? Also, what about the AGV ProRacer? They've got the Sidi Vertebrate Race for $209, instead of the normal $320. But for about the same price, I can get the A-star Supertech boot. Or I can go a bit cheaper and get the top of the line AGV ProRacer.
The A-star looks a bit silly, but has that cool inner boot. The Sidi has the cool replaceable pieces, carbon bits and that neat chrome ankle pivot brace thing. The AGV just looks nice, and cheaper by about $75.
Oh yeah, I also put in the SMX Plus as an option