Don't sweat the boots so much. They aren't like they were in EQ1. They don't even work for a scout, as a scout has the pathfinding ability. The J boots work the same as that. I would recommend not claiming them on a scout, save them for an alt. They said they made them so it wouldn't "unbalance" gameplay for those who didn't pre-order. So, it doesn't replace the pathfinding ability, or any other skills/spells that increase your speed. Also, I've heard that there is a higher level quest to get the J Boots as well. But I don't think that many people are going to do it, if they just have the pathfinding ability, or could get a spell that is better than them by just /telling a friend.