ARIAT Women's Expert Safety Clog SD Composite Toe - Slip Resistant Work Shoes for Nurses, Chefs & Food Service Professionals

People that will like and appreciate these safety shoes are women who are used to wearing safety shoes, who want a dressy pair that is fully-functional within an industrial environment. I have worn Red Wing steel toe and composite boots, and I am used to the stiffness that comes with a well-made safety boot. That being said, when I bought these, I saw people who left reviews on Ariat and other websites, saying that these shoes are not comfortable. I love my Ariat Safety clogs, and I have been wearing them every day for the past 6 months. There is no "breaking in" these shoes--they retain their shape and structure, and are as comfortable as a safety shoe can be, without compromising those elements of the shoe that make them worthwhile, like their water-resistant capability. I have walked through so many puddles in these shoes with the Florida rains we get, and I have never, not once, soaked my socks! I wasn't working in deep water--but the water resistance for casual changes in weather? These shoes are excellent. I work in a manufacturing facility where I can encounter oil residuals, and the non-slip capability of these shoes have saved me from potential slip and falls on more than one occasion, when I have seen others without them lose traction from time to time. The electrical resistance is also an added benefit to these. I would say these shoes will fit like your typical construction boot without the added weight of a steel toe, but have the elegance of a professional dress shoe and benefits of being a safety shoe. If you hate, or aren't used to how construction boots fit--then you might not like the fit of these shoes. Like I said, they hold their structure-- which is a good thing for a safety shoe; there is no "breaking" these in. As someone used to the fit of a construction boot, I find them to be very comfortable, and wear them every day. It is now Sunday, and I am even wearing them out today, because they are so comfy! (Lots of walking in the mall planned for today...?) So if you sound like someone like me, who will appreciate these--definitely go for it and buy them!??