I bought these to go hiking in Canada, needed something sturdy and slip-proof. Went to Canada, never hiked, too much else to do and see, so brought them home. Girlfriend spied them and said they looked perfect for her all day on her feet physical job. We're the same size, she went home with the shoes, and she loved them, wore them til they were spent, so I would have to say they wear well and hard and did the job.