I landscape Spring - Fall, so I purchase a new pair of boots each season. I have purchased Timberland Pro's for the past 6 years, and since I found out the joys of Amazon, I figured I'd seek out an alternative pair to the Timberlands. Here are my thoughts after a week of throwing mulch in the rain and snow. Here are my simple takeaways:

- I wear a size 11 and purchased that in this boot. I normally wear two pairs of socks just for warmth when it's below 35 degrees, and that was a good thing for these boots. Couple the double socks with a pair of good soles and these fit like a charm.

- For landscaping, the grip on the bottom of the boots is just ok (hence the 4 stars). I would imagine the rain and show had a strong hand in the slipping, but either way I think it's something to relay to potential buyers.

- The illsulation of the boots seem be pretty good, because my feet never got cold. Again, I wear two pair of socks, but for all my Northeast residents, I'm sure you've experienced cold toes with multiple socks before.

- As with any steel toe boot, these things are heavy. Don't expect anything different with this boot. They are built for wear and tear.