I work in the Garden and Landscaping industry, and depending on the season can wear a pair of boots up to 60 hours a week, in all weather conditions. Comfort and durability are my top concerns when purchasing work boots.

The reasons I decided on this pair:
 1) I've worn the Timberland Titan Soft Toe in the past, and was impressed by the comfort from day one
 2) I really wanted something with a safety toe which can be difficult to find for women
 3) The soles on my previous boots always wore out first, so I was looking for something rugged

Point 1. I don't know if the Rigmaster has a different insole from the Titan or if Timberland changed things up in the year since my last purchase, but this was not nearly as cushy as my Titans. I've since changed the insole 3 times trying to get that same level of comfort I used to have, especially since I spend the vast majority of my day walking on concrete, which is murder on feet.

Point 2. The safety toe is impressive. I can move freely without having to think about safely positioning my feet all the time. It is slightly different in feel from the soft toe Titans since the boot can't "smush" over time as the leather gets broken in, but is by no means uncomfortable and the same sporty socks I wore previously still fit well inside the boot.

Point 3. The thicker, more rugged sole definitely takes some getting used to, since it adds both height and weight. My legs and feet were tired for the first few days from the weight, and I banged the edges into the stair's risers due to the extra height. Once I got used to them I was very impressed that the treads added extra traction on wet concrete without also getting a lot of gravel stuck in them (one of the reasons I'd liked the Titans' soles was the impossibility of always getting gravel wedged in the treads).

All in all, a very nice pair of boots. And in my job, the waterproof upper was a must and that holds true in this pair as well as the Titans. I do try to oil the leather several times a year, and don't keep them much longer than 12 to 16 months as that seems to be the life expectancy of both the arch support and the soles. My main complaint is the factory insole; my previous Titans were as comfortable as slippers from the first wear, and these have never quite matched that. I wonder if the heavy duty outer soles play in role in that as well? The lacings are also comfortable. I've never experienced any tightness or pinching at the ankle.