I work around lots of water and harsh chemicals on a slippery surface most of the time. The lug soles on the Rocky boots are very slip resistant, as I have fallen and sustained an ankle injury requiring surgery because the other shoes were inexpensive and the soles offered no traction. After that, I only wear these with the higher ankle support, although this is my 3rd pair and the other two were slightly lower at the ankle. Take care of these boots and they'll take care of you and last a few years. Treat them like s%#! and they'll still last a year or two. Highly recommend these for tough, industrial applications.