What do you guys think of this riding gear?

[zenbutcher]

So, I'm getting ready to drop $400 or so on my first riding gear. It's important to me to wear protective gear, even in the dog days of summer. With that in mind, I've settled on a few mesh items. Feel free to offer your opinions!

I'd especially like to hear from the shorter, heavier riders, like myself. I'm a short 5'6" guy with a bit of a gut. I'm worried about proper fit.

Here's what I've kind of narrowed my list down to:

Jackets:
1) http://www.newenough.com/street/clos...le_jacket.html - Price is definitely a plus here. At $69 for a fieldsheer jacket, that's tough to pass up.

2)http://www.newenough.com/street/prot...le_jacket.html - Another fieldsheer product. this one looks a little more substantial and stylish to me. I am under the impression that fieldsheer is one of the best brands out there. Do you agree?

3)http://www.newenough.com/street/prot...le_jacket.html - I like the high-vis yellow of this product.

Pants (again, comfort and fit in 90 degree weather is of utmost importance):

1) http://www.newenough.com/street/prot...overpants.html - The sizing of this product is nice (38 waist/30.5 inseam).

2) http://www.newenough.com/street/prot...cle_pants.html Again, fit looks good (39 waist/30.5 inseam).

My buddy who is a long-time rider says I really need some good riding boots, but I feel fine in tennis shoes. Maybe he's right, though? I have a nice pair of leather riding gloves and two helmets (one half, one full). As far as accessories, the bike came with a windshield and engine guard. I added a tank bag and plan to add a luggage rack and saddle bags very soon so I can do a few camping trips this Spring.