I have used these for farm work, construction, welding and mechanic shop work. Been happy with them and they've held up well.They're a little heavy, but quite comfortable.I fit right between a size 12 and 13, I ordered these in a 13 and they aren't tight at all, it aren't loose either.The included inserts are okay, but I have a very high arch so I always need external inserts. After lots of use, concrete dust, mud, welding/grinding sparks and exposure and even grease/oil from working on planes, they have held up very well. They clean up well, I use Bick 4 to treat them occasionally and they take it very well. Very last picture, it shows after I just treated conditioned them. The color usually lightens back within a day or two The steel toe is a little short in length across the shoe, it barely really covers my toes, if something we're to fall I don't think it would protect my feet all that well.The traction is fine, on an oily floor they don't do the best, but it's certainly not bad at all. The flex to my feet very well so my feet don't get stuck on things as much as with other boots.The waterproofing is okay, it's up the the toes where the laces start, so an inch of water or so, not to bad.The laces are pretty good, haven't had to replace them which I usually would have had to do by now on most boots.The black material around the toes has started to peel and fade some, I'm not sure what it is made of, might be pleather.The strings have left a dark impression in the leather where it gets tightened. Not a big deal, but something I'll mention.Overall it's a very nice boot and lasted longer then most boots I've had before. I will probably buy them again when these quit.
Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]