Reebok Men's Rapid Response RB Safety Toe 8" Work Boot with Side Zipper - Military & Tactical Steel Toe Boots for Construction, Warehouse & Outdoor Work

These boots replaced a pair of Magnum Opus Mids which were of poor quality and construction.(As stated in my review for Opus, stay clear of the Magnum/Hi-tec brand. Boots are complete junk and their customer service is the worst on the planet.They don't appreciate Law Enforcement or Military contrary to their bogus website)The Reebok boots are well constructed with good quality materials. Boots do have a safety composite toe not to be confused with a steel toe. I do feel safe in them. I've used Reebok work boots in the past and they've been solid performers. I wore these boots for the first time over the weekend (6-9 hours days). My job as a Range Safety Officer requires lots of standing, reaching, kneeling, and walking. Boots were extremely comfortable with no break-in period whatsoever. My feet were not fatigued and were very comfortable during the course of my day. I sprayed the boots with Kiwi Camp Dry Heavy Water Repellent as I do with all my footwear as it did rain after my shift. Boots repelled all the water and had no signs of water penetrating. There is no indication that the boots are water proof just weather proof so spray them often to conserve them. As of now, the boots feel solid and I'm hoping they continue to perform like they have. SIZING : The boots do run a little big so get a half size smaller. I normally wear a Size 9 but purchased an 8 1/2 regular based on some of the reviews. The half size worked well for me with no discomfort.