Iron Age Men's Groundbreaker 6-Inch Electrical Hazard Steel Toe Work Boots with Metatarsal Guard - Brown Safety Shoes for Construction, Warehouse & Industrial Work

I'm currently on my fourth pair of IRON AGE groundbreaker boots,changed annually. As a welder,blacksmith and metal fabricator my boots are exposed to harsh conditions constantly for 60-70 hours a week.Safety,comfort and durability are a must and these deliver.After 30 years with another brand(C*r*l**a) I was forced to switch after developing horrible heel and ankle pain from a poorly constructed pair.IRON AGE turned out to be a blessing and I healed up quickly after a trial run and plan to stay with the groundbreaker.One quality issue on my third pair. The stiching on the upper let loose in one area....pic #2....the leather on the bottom overlapped the top piece and created a spot to catch sparks. I was really happy to see that my latest pair is stiched with a top overlap,sparks should roll right off now.....see pic #3.....Kudos to IRON AGE for continuous improvement.Sizing runs a tad large so I wear a half size smaller than any other shoe or boot. This has been consistent over the four pairs.Besides the overall comfort my favorite feature is the sole. The VIBRAM has proven to be industructible and the double stiching around the toe will NOT let loose. Fantastic!This flat-footed middle-aged metal-man heartily endorses this work boot by IRON AGE!