This is a great boot.  There is padding all over this boot for comfort.  Great look and fit.  Drawbacks are the lacing and breaking them in.  I served in the military for a few years and have broken several different types of boots.  These have been the hardest.  I received my boots directly from Chippewa and I had to lace the zipper myself.  If you have never done this before, be patient.  It took me about 3 weeks to get the proper adjustment.  Overall this is an excellent, sturdy and comfortable boot.