This is my favorite work shoe. I work about 70% of the time outside - standing. These shoes are the most comfortable I have found for jobs on concrete or climbing grated metal steps/walkways. Concrete does not "give" where ashphalt is "softer" to stand on. These shoes make a huge difference in comfort compared to athletic shoes or work boots. They are a full leather shoe. I wear cool max socks in summer heat and meriano wool in winter cold. They have a fiberglas toe cap which protects from  obstacles typically found while walking urban settings. The soles are very grippy, water and oil are not a problem. I like these so much I just added a 3rd pair - I didn't need them, I just wanted them. If your dogs are barking, you can never be happy. Highly recommended.