The doc marteens r a great boot. Weather proof, water proof and will not let u slide around. I'm a mechanic and I wear then in the shop with slick floors. They will not let me slide. The steel toe caps r tough too... BUT.. the only thing I found wrong with the boots is the problem with ne other boots. They fit tightly on the top of my foot and hurt a bit but u gotta break them in. Once u break them in they will stretch in size.