This arrived on time and packaged great.  I usually wear 5.11 boots for work.  I thought Id try a different brand and save a few dollars.  I had high hopes for these, but unfortunately it just does not work for me.  Maybe its my foot and of course shoes do not fit the same on everyone.  It really bothered my right ankle.  I wore them in my normal work environment for a week and just could not adjust.  After 6 straight 12 hour days I finally put my old 5.11s on and found relief.  I did not realize just how much these bates bothered my ankle until I put my old ones on.  My left foot was fine.  The boots are a little harder to get off, due to having to untie and remove the shoestring from the eye.  It might be better if they had more hook type lace up.  It does seem like a very sturdy boot and the tread is great.  I am in the process of returning them.  Hopefully all goes well.  Its not their fault these didn't work for me so I am giving 4 stars.  I would have given 5 if these had become my favorite work boot.