I love my Ariats.
All of my Ariats.
I love my workboots.
My cowboy boots.
And my....slip on loafers? Yes. Ariat slip on loafers. Weird I know, but they're every bit as comfortable, every bit as handsome, and every bit the value I've come to expect from this company.

Feet differ between people. So does taste. So you have to find that company that just works for you. For me, Ariat is it. If it's the same for you, these shoes aren't some one-off gimmick they attempted to stay relevant or to broaden their demographic; these shoes reflect the same quality as their other footwear. I wore them for an entire week during a vacation in Mexico where my wife and I walked miles daily. These stayed cool, surprisingly, and even without socks (I mean come on) I had no blisters, raw spots, etc. I walked city sidewalks, along the beach, and climbed up and down rocky shoresides, and the whole time I went on and on about the versatility of this excellent purchase.

As others stated, they run a bit small I guess. I ordered a half size up (9 from my 8.5 in their boots) and they fit me perfectly.

I wonder when Ariat will make running shoes.....