This is my first pair of Bates boots.  I have to say I'm pretty impressed for the price.  I have been wearing them now for over a week, for 10hrs a day.  I spend most of my day on my feet as a Stationary Engineer.

My one Caveat is the support.  Like many people, I have flat feet with arch issues.  After the first day I had to swap out the removable insole for a pair of Power-Step orthotics.  Problem solved, back to work with no issues whatsoever!  It should be noted I had to do the same with my old $200 pair of Redwing boots.