The quality of the boots is fine, they are comfortable to tie up and hug the foot well. There is not TOO much room in the toe like some boots. I switch between dress shoes and boots so going from snug to feeling like I'm wearing clown shoes changes my world and my attitude if it isn't right (american worker boots are an example).

It's great that these are goodyear welt construction. It's just a testament to the care that is taken to produce them and makes me feel better about what I'm wearing, that they are repairable even tho it is not a big investment.

There are two things that I would have been happier with that you will find on more expensive leather work boots. Please take these for what they are: personal opinions.

1. Padding is over-done on the footbed. In a huge way. It's like strapping pillows to your feet. And while that is fine in the short-term I have concerns about the longevity of it's cushioning. This part is glued to the footbed so it is not replaceable and the thickness of the cushion means that if you tear it out, you will have difficulty replacing it with an insole thick enough that it will not compromise the fit of the entire boot. A (more expensive) leather footbed would make this boot, truly, but that is difficult at this price point.

2. Heel cup. Why? The heel of these boots is wide. Wider than in proportion to a foot that fits the size. So, if your heel moves it will rub on the heel cup and give you blisters, period. It goes away with thick socks. Again, if you switch from your dress shoes to these boots and didn't bring your boot socks, it may hurt. I've literally spent 30 minutes of my life so far just crushing these things when not wearing. I put the boot on the floor and stomp on the heels to try and make jello out of the heel cup. It's better than it was.

Conclusion: I've gone thru a couple of pairs of boots that have disintegrated or been so bad as to send them back with a letter. I'm keeping these and I want to know what happens to them over the course of a 1-2 years. They look and feel good except for the heel cup.