I bought these for my husband after he bought himself 2 pair of disappointing boots. After reading reviews for HOURS, I decided on these boots, they did not disappoint!

The reasons for the decision: No "hooks" on the top laces(these tend to break), no stitching on the tongue, great/non-skid/gripper sole, reviews reported great insoles/support, and for a work boot, they look good...all these reasons held up when the actual product was received and put into use.

The only con I can find is that my husband doesn't want to wear them when his worksite is too muddy because he is afraid he will "ruin" them and have to live without them ;-)

My husband reported that these are the most comfortable pair of work boots he has ever owned(after working in transportation and construction fields for 20yrs, he's had MANY). He is an equipment operator and walks to/from equipment on various surfaces(unfinished bridges/girders, dirt, hills, etc) and they hold up well without causing pain in his feet. He WAS worried that I paid too much, but the amazon price was excellent(as always)!!

Before buying these boots, my husband would come home from work 5 days of 6 complaining of his feet hurting and unable to walk anymore...life stunk! With these boots he is able to come home and still function...we go out to dinner again!! So they are an investment for me as much as him ;-)