As someone else noted, the oil from the boot is noticeable on first receipt. It seemed to have stained some of the tissue paper used for wrapping the boots in the box. So be careful if you are going to take the boots out or handle anything else that the oils may damage when your first receive them.

Although the sole is well-made and the insole is well-padded, I personally don't imagine I could do a typically long workday and not have sore feet by the end in these. You can walk in these fine, but the heel is a bit high if you are in a profession which requires a lot of walking and standing. I'm keeping these because for the price and quality it is a good deal and they replace my favorite burgundy boots, but they aren't going to be my go-to boots for lots of walking or long workdays.