Bought these after trying 10 other pairs of boots. This is my second pair. If you work on your feet you know how important a good pair of boots are. These are very supportive. With their anti-fatigue insoles and because they're so heavy,  your feet land properly on the ground, critical if you work on your feet and have a tendency for pronation. Knee pain went away almost immediately after switching to these boots.

With my last pair of these boots, the plastic ankle padding tore away from the stitching after about 8 months. But what did the boots in was the sole wearing out. But if you wear any pair pf boots on a daily basis, you should expect to replace them every 6 months to one year anyway.

Also, these are the most waterproof non-waterproof boots I've ever owned.