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4.5
Good product, comfortable and warm. I hope it doesn't break in the next few months.The composite toes make these boots lighter than steel toe boots. That's important when you climb as many steps as I do - locker room and lunch/break room are on second level of an auto repair facility. These are my third pair of Wolverine boots.It's a good, very lightweight shoe. They're ok with comfort but they can be better if you add an insert in the shoe. If you work on your knees often the leather will wear off faster than usual from all the rubbing it does against the floor but again what shoe wouldn't. The compact toe is great but where the compact toe part ends it does make the shoe split open. So far it's been no issue to me but it will affect its longevity. If you work outside often I'd say it's a good show which can last you 6 months+ depending on how much wear and tear you expose them to.To this point, I have only worn these boots around the house and walking outside. I do find them comfortable and supportive. I usually wear 9.5 or 10 and decided to order these in size 10. They are, perhaps a bit larger than I need but I am satisfied with the fit. They are very light in weight. I was concerned that, the boots being waterproof, my feet would sweat as they do in my goretex hiking boots. This is not the case. I am not used to boots so large in outside dimensions and I have had to get used to that and the thickness of the sole (how do women wear high heels?). I am very satisfied with the boots.Not quite as comfortable as other Wolverine boots I have owned. I expected a little more comfort from the "zero gravity" soles. I'll chalk it up to a bit of strafing from their marketing department. Other than that, they seem to be well made and I'm sure I'll get as many miles from them as I have from my other Wolverine bootsI can't exactly put my finger on the problem, But this boot is just generally uncomfortable. It seems to be multiple issues: the stiffness of the leather, the rigidity of the footbed, a couple of hard spots inside the boot; I can't explain it, but the components just don't compliment each other to make a good fit. Typically with new boots, you accept that a break-in period is required. With this boot, however, it's just not happening. I've worn them almost every day for a month with no improvement. Not to beat this thing to death, but as constructive criticism, the boot is not breathable either... I've never owned work boots that hold perspiration around my feet like these. I hate I didn't return these for a different model Wolverine, I just hoped they would improve. If you're looking for a work boot that you'll want to wear even when you're not working, try the Wolverine Potomac, if it's still available.These boots are my favorite work boots of all time.I have been in the construction business for 25 years and these have lasted the longest. 1 1/2 years. These boots were comfortable from the start as well.I have been working in Texas for all these years and have gone though so many different brands of boots. These boots have been the best light weight boots that meet all OSHA requirements including puncture resistant.The insoles also keep my feet stink free in the summer months when it's hot as hell.No doubt i will buy these over and over again.
