Ever since I started my retail job, I've become like 3000% more concerned with how comfortable my shoes are. Black "leather" mid-calf height combat boots are a style staple for me and I wanted to find some that were cute and comfortable (not to mention inexpensive!). I wore these boots for the first time today for my 8-hour shift (yes, I was standing in them for 8 hours straight!) and they passed the retail test! I will say that they were hardly like walking on clouds and I might put some inserts in the front (of course, put this in the "8 hours" perspective too). Other reviewers mentioned the boot being small in the toe box but I did not have that problem AT ALL (and I feel like I have long feet) - in fact, I felt like the toe box was too roomy. Not that it was too long, just that there was plenty of height for the toes. I should appreciate this because I've also had my toes NOT have enough space there. I feel like somehow it added to the SLIGHT not-perfect-comfort of the shoe, though.  But it is true to size and I can wear either thick or thin socks with these boots without affecting the fit. (I'm size 9 and ordered 9, if that helps for whatever reason.)

But honestly - many other shoes that are normally fine have had my feet DYING before the end of the day has arrived, and these ones were perfectly comfortable for 8 hours standing, and on the first wear too! Part of why I got these was the bottom of the shoes - good traction and will also be good for winter because they'll separate my feet a little more from the cold ground. I appreciate that these have the "fur" lining too - I get cold easily. It doesn't "overheat" my feet, which is nice too. What I also liked was that these boots fit my thin calves - something I am careful with when buying boots.