When I get a new pair of boots for work I always wear them for a few days doing something other than work. Make sure they are broken in before going to work all shift in them. I put these on and as soon as I laced and tied I was shocked at how soft these felt. It was like wearing a nice pair of running shoes, not safety toe work boots. I took the dogs for a walk in them. I then spent the rest of the day wearing them. By the end of the day I had forgotten I had on work boots. These things are great, and at a very nice price from Amazon.