So far these boots have worked out very well. They do need time to break in because at first they are a little stiff and maybe for some uncomfortable but when they do get broken in they are worth it. I have spent 14 hours a day in these shoes and they have not failed me yet, very comfortable. They do run a little narrow with a normal sock so I found the wide with to be more comfortable. The top on the 4 inch rise is comfortable where others are tight so if you have thick ankles and a high rise you won't have a problem. The sole maybe seem a little slippery at first but after wearing them out a few times the sheen wears off and they begin to get that slip resistant sole. Construction is good and the nano composite toe a plus for people at work who do not want a work boot type steel toe shoe. Another good thing is they are light so your not dragging after a long day. You will find the support to be well designed. Sometimes people look for these foam shock resistant ultra support shoes but when the foam compresses after a few months it seems they don't perform the same. I do not see that happening with these because of the layered design of the shoe. You will find the firm design of the inner shoe will suite you well as they break in. At this time I have not had them too long but if they perform like this in 6 months I will be purchasing another pair. It took a long time to find this type of composite work boot and so far I am 100% satisfied with the look, feel and overall performance.Hope this review has helped to let you know more about the productCarmine