Convertible boot question

[cbird]

I've gotten lazy about using the boot when driving with the top down - now I just about never put it on, even when driving for several hours. Is this bad for the top, or is the boot mostly just for looks?

 

[George]

CBird:
You are right it does look better with the boot on but it also provides a way to keep all the dust and pollen from getting down in that storage well.

I'm not sure about your year or color, but if it's a light color, it would get dingy looking faster. I guess if it's a black, it would ultrimately show as well. Just a thought.