text: High quality shoes. I wear them almost daily. Sometimes they are more comfortable than a pair of sneakers. Inner sole is decent, but I replaced them with aftermarket ones. Not Gel inserts, which I think is more of a marketing success than real foot comfort. Inner soles don't need to be super soft - they need to be supportive. They look good with khaki work pants or with jeans. They get a little hot in the summer, but it's black leather, what can you expect? It's physics. I've got some complements on the looks and only on the longest days do my feet feel tired or ache. They can be a bit uncomfortable when climbing a steep incline, but they are not hiking boots.  They are good for walking around, standing on flat surfaces, and offer good support when standing on a ladder (which is a big reason to wear boots in my opinion). The soles squeak a little on some surfaces, (waxed linoleum) which is annoying and makes it difficult to sneak into work if you are running a couple of minutes late. They keep you honest.