My hubby is a licensed plumber and hvac tech. He's on his feet all day and usually up in rafters installing stuff. So he needs a comfortable boot with great support, and this is it! He loves them. Usually his boots are scuffed the first few weeks he wears them, but these took a few months to show any wear, and even then they're very hearty. We will purchase these boots again. He's had them a few months and they're still in great condition. He no longer complains that his feet are hurting either. Tims, CAT and Craftsman boots hurt his feet. My sisters hubby was having the same trouble finding a pair of solid, comfy work boots. I recommended these to them and her hubby loves them too! My sister and I are very surprised how long they last compared to other brands. Usually their boots start to fall apart within mere weeks! My hubby is a size 12 and size 12 fit perfectly.