My buddy is a landscaper and recommended these work boots to me. He has the 8 inch and said he wears them in the hot summers and cold winters and his feet don't overheat or get too cold in the different seasons. So far I can vouch for staying warm in the winter. They are very comfortable and I can work in them all day and stay that way. The treads are a decent size so that they are pretty easy to wipe off if you're in and out of customers houses. They aren't steal toe but the toe is very protected. The leather seems pretty soft but apparently it holds up well. I got the six inch and I like the support, but I think I would like the 8 inch even more for even more support to the ankles.