Applying a little bit of mink oil to that leather would’ve made it softer, sooner, avoiding blisters or any other discomfort that is common when wearing new work boots. But other than that, the boots were ready for action as soon as Donny put them on! Price: how much do they cost?

He finally got used to the fact that these boots have a Goodyear welt sole which was making it difficult for him at the beginning especially when he was going up the stairs. This is one I’ve never heard of before, but they are compliant with ASTM F1671-07 standards for Blood Borne Pathogen resistance. So here we are, the second update on these work boots. Donny is very happy with the boots and how they’re holding up. You can easily buff out light scratches just using your finger, no oil or cloth necessary. In fact, a lot of light wear disappears on its own, blending into the distressed style of the leather. The insole is very comfortable to be honest but it doesn’t provide arch support. Being removable is great because you can add a better insole or something that suits you better.Especially up and down steps because until they got worn down a little bit they would grab instead of “slide/slip” down the edge of steps so I had to really slow down with them but they were super comfy and the ankle was wide enough so that when I broke my ankle, I could wear a donjoy brace and still wear them which was a life save honestly. The outsole is made out of rubber and the deep lugs together with the heel will provide some great traction when working on soft ground. But the stitches are holding up well, there are no signs of damage to the eyelets or speed hooks, and even the laces are still in good shape. Overall, my first impression is positive. The leather, comfort, and attention to detail is promising. Leather Quality and Care On top of that, I like that Donny is taking care of the boots applying dubbing to them every two weeks or so not only making them water-repellent but also keeping the leather in good, healthy condition.

Other qualities that contribute to the comfort include the padded collar, which also supports your ankle, and the soft Anti-Fatigue insole. It’s quite wide, to be honest. Personally, I never had a boot that’s so wide. This was great for my friend Donny since he’s the one wearing them anyway. But there’s a lot of room inside that toe cap. The top speed hooks are excellent. They’re designed like clips, so they hold the laces in. I almost feel like I can keep the laces untied because those hooks are holding on to them so tightly (for safety reasons, I wouldn’t do that though, and neither should you). So as long as the waterproof membrane doesn’t get punctured, water will never come into his boots. Are they lightweight?How much do they weigh?One of the differentiators, when you compare cheap work boots vs expensive work boots, is that cheap work boots smell pretty bad after wearing them for a few shifts.