I work two jobs, one as a carpenter and part time retail at a Home Depot. I bought my first pair of these shoes 6 months ago. I am really hard on shoes and these got pretty messed up in 6 months but they weren't broken down just ugly. I bought a second pair to wear for "good" until my ugly ones give up. They are comfortable and durable and I will keep buying them. I gave them 4 stars because the price went up.