I'd have to say after finally finding the right steel toe boot, these are the winner! I purchased the wide in this same type and they were too wide. If you have a wide foot like I do, get the 9M's as they have sufficient room in them. I am on my feet all day and they are very comfortable. I only gave them 4 stars as they say slip resistent and I slid a bit over soapy water on concrete not too log ago.