One of the only work boots I’ve owned that don’t hurt my feet. I work 10-12 hour days as a class 3 Heavy Highway laborer. Tough work all day everyday. I have four pairs of work boots. A set of Keens, a set of Ariats for paving because they are heat resistant, a set of Carolinas and a set of these. Every morning at 5:00am I choose these. They don’t tear my heel up, and they don’t aggravate my arthritis in my years ago broken foot and ankle. I wasn’t sure how long they would last because the leather is much softer than my big name, expensive boots leather. Been wearing them 55+ hours a week for 6 months and they are still in solid condition. I had a set of Brunt’s last year that I tried because feet were hurting. Very comfortable but in 5 months they literally fell apart doing the same work I’ve done with these boots. I expect to get another 6 months out of them easily. I’ve worn them all winter as well and feet stay warm surprisingly. Great boot and 1/2 the price of my others. Will definitely buy again.