Purpose:  Landscaping and camping.
Pros:  very comfortable, no break in period, good appearance, great for walking or standing for long periods of time and they are light weight.
Cons:  Soles wear out faster than the Red Wing boots I used to purchase but I still would rather have these since they cost less.  I figure if they last one year I will just purchase on pair/yr.
Something to Consider:  I am a large guy (6'-3" and 240lbs) and usually wear size 14 but for some reason this particular boot I wear size 13...
Conclusion:  I would definitely continue to purchase this item.