This is my 2nd pair. My first pair I purchase at the Skechers retail store I live near. My first pair have seen better days. I wore my first pair out.  The stitching on my old pair start to unravel, and the toes are extremely scuffed from working at my old job. But I needed clean shiny boots for my security job to look more professional. I knew I had to get these boots again.  The store had to order them the 2nd time around, and I needed them sooner than a week. So I looked online. Well I found the boots on amazon for $10.00 less and with 2 day shipping. These boots are great for security guards standing on their feet for long periods on time. They hold up to a beating. I love these boots.