text: I was a little wary on ordering work boots online without the ability to try them on. Fortunately, I had a pair of Timberlands, and I ordered these in the same size and width. The boots fit exactly as they should. The boots took about a week to break in. After the break in period they feel very comfortable during long hour work days; 10 - 15 hours. I do tree work, and my boots are usually subjected to some harsh terrain and unforgiving surfaces. So far my only concern is the rubber parts that meet the leather on the front of the boot, and where the rubber of the sole meets the rubber on the toe. I'm deducting a star due to the rubber of the sole is starting to separate from the toe after about a few months of use. This is occurring on both feet, and will probably get worse over time. As for the rest of the boot: so far they are very water resistant, easy to slip on and off, provide good ankle support, light weight compared to steel toe boots, and comfortable after long hours. Only time will tell if these will hold up for over a year of use, but so far they are the most comfortable work boots I've owned.