I have wanted this pair of boots for a long time. I finally gave up and decided to sell one of my arms and legs to pay for them. Although they are a bit pricey, they are WELL worth it.

The only boots I have ever owned have been from the Timberland "Pro Series" with the steel-toes, i.e. a work boot. Thus, I have been used to being able to kick stuff, drop sharp/heavy things on my feet, and remain comfortable in cold weather. THESE ARE NOT WORK BOOTS. If you drop something heavy on your toe, it will break your toe. They are not insulated well, so do not take them to the North Pole.

However, they are exceptionally comfortable, lightweight, and real good lookin'. As for functionality, they are not useless. You can definitely hike, mess around in the woods, and do many other things outdoors, as they do provide decent protection and ankle support. Actually, I would recommend hiking in them due to their light weight (at times I thought I had concrete blocks on my feet with the old work boots).

Now lets be honest - I bought these boots because they are attractive looking. When I received them, I was not disappointed at all. I mean, they are almost like a hybrid between a brown dress shoe and a boot. I would feel comfortable wearing these out to most places, and not worry about looking like I came straight from deer hunting in the mud.

Buy them!