We have bought my husband several different types of boots for his work over the years and he is required to have steel toe and we came across these one day and I bought them and he loved them so much he won't wear any other. I buy him a pair every year for Christmas since he wears them everyday. They are comfortable and protect his feet from dropping tools. Like any steel toe you have to break them in but one they do they are great. he has had a pair for the last 3 years and will buy him another this year.