After owning a pair of Red Wing Mocs, I wanted to grab something similarly rugged for the winter, but that would work in a business casual office environment. These caught my eye after an extensive couple days of online looking, which I am happy to report paid off. These boots are extremely stylish, light, well made and are not too narrow for us folks with medium to wide feet. For sizing reference I wear a 11 in my running shoes (Nike, Saucony,Brooks), the 10.5 in these boots fit perfectly.



PROS :

-Style is top notch, as nice a looking boot as I have seen in this rugged look lug style

-High Quality leather, feels soft to the touch, but should hold up over many years

-Light weight boot, the boot is very light compared to my previous pair of Moc Red Wings, easier to get through the day

-Lug sole offers a sturdy grip, not quite as nice as some of the Vibram lug soles, but I can feel the grip

-Easy on and off lacing, makes putting these on in the morning a cinch

-Extra room in the toe box, works with my insert soles



CONS:

-Does not feel quite as sturdy as some of the Made in the USA boots by Wolverine and Red Wing, The materials are not quite as heavy, I question if this will hinder long term wear. I don't think these boots would take well to real outdoor work.

-Lug sole is not Vibram, looks like it might wear out quicker than some of the other lug soles I see on the more expensive boots