I began a new job last year and it is required for all employees, even managers, to wear safety shoes.  I have never wore safety shoes and the first pair I purchased hurt my feet terribly.  I asked some other manager what they wore and most wore Timberland PRO safety shoes.  I have wore these now for a few months and my feet are doing fine.  They are actual comfortable shoes that I can wear everyday and when I leave work, my feet do not hurt.  They are actually more comfortable than the regular shoes I was wearing to work that looked like safety shoes.  Next year, when it is time to purchase another pair of safety shoes, I will buy these again.  You cannot go wrong with quality or comfort.