text: Overall I prefer these shoes over other work boot alternatives. Going to break it down real fast with the pros/cons<br /><br />Pros-<br />*Awesome comfort. Wear them for 40 hours a week minimum, and besides the first day break in, they feel amazing without needing any additional insole inserts.<br />*Durable in my day to day duties. Quite frankly I use them as a tool sometimes when I'm setting down heavy objects since the Steel Toe can support so much weight without any discomfort on myself.<br />*They look good. Just because I'm in uniform, doesn't mean I can't be styling.<br />* The soles grip well on every surface. They do not slip due to water or oil. Additionally they are pretty damn waterproof up to the laces, as I've been in a couple of flood situations with them already.<br /><br />Cons-<br />*Slightly too wide for my feet (size 12). Not a big deal, just means I have to be aggressive when lacing them up.<br />*They only last about a year. As I mentioned, I put in quite a few hours in these. Unfortunately the interior durability does not compete with the exterior, as that is where they fail. I have worn down the interior front until the steel support scrapes my toes on one pair. I have worn down the ball of the insole until I hit the sole on another. And on the last pair the heel wall padding broke down and I started getting blisters.<br /><br />Despite them not lasting as long as I'd like, I still highly recommend these boots, especially considering their reasonable price-point.