text: Let me start off being clear as to what I do with work boots such as these. I work on a farm in Kansas and the conditions here are unpredictable and can be harsh. This is the main reason I went with this specific boot. I needed something that was durable, water-proof, comfortable and well built. Well, let me explain where the other two stars went. They are truly water-proof, no doubt about that. If that is a concern then rest easy, my feet stayed dry no matter how saturated these boots got! Comfort was a lil on the larger side of the 10.5D that i wear so I slapped some Dr. Scholl's work inserts in and they snugged right up. I would recommend a half size smaller or stop by a store and fit a few to be sure. The composite toe is a thing of beauty! It is light weight yet held up to cattle stepping on my toes and all while suffering no comfort loss. Now we get to the bad parts of the boot. I purchased these on April 6th and a little over a month ago the rubber sole on the tip of my right toe split horizontally. I figured no big deal, little glue and all is well, that worked for two days. Either way it split on a mold seam and is a hazard and a nuisance. Next the glue holding the leather to the sole has started releasing just behind my big toe on the right boot. the leather is peeling away form the rubber sole and is just a case of poor manufacturing. The same separation is happening on the left boot's outside arch. This is a smaller separation but the other started small and grew quickly. I don't abuse my boots and keep them clean and oiled often. So what I am getting at is it was the adhesive Justin Boots used in making these boots and not the leather that has failed. Very disappointed in this product, maybe I got a fluke, maybe they are all built this shoddy, but i don't feel they were worth $160.00+ and probably wont purchase another pair.