I purchased these boots to wear around casually, and they will eventually become my work boots.

I work outside year round and am tough on boots, and spend much of my time working in aerial lifts.............which means cold feet in the winter.

I purchased them because they are made right here in my home state of Michigan! Big Rapids to be exact, and they are made at the Bates manufacturing plant that makes boots for our military.... and it's obvious these boots are made to those same exacting specifications!

They have all the things that matter for warm/ dry feet, and they seem to be almost as  warm as my 1000 gram Redwings.

The fit seems good, maybe a little narrow but my feet are between widths in size so maybe I should have got the wides...But seem very comfortable and should require very little break in, (unlike my summer Carolina boots that I can't seem to get broke in at all).

I thought the laces going so close to the toe was odd, but after getting these it's helpful as you can adjust how the boot fits your foot. They're not heavy or "clunky" and will quickly become my favorite winter boot. Thanks Wolverine!