I was looking for a work shoe that would hold up on a rough, slip resistent, cement floor.  At first they were a bit stiff and pinched the side of my right foot, but after wearing them for a couple of days, they softened up and are now as compfortable as I'd expect a work boot to feel.  They aren't the lightest, but seem to be made to last longer than a light weight hiking boot, which is what I had been wearing.