ROCKROOSTER Men's Comfortable Work Boots - Non-Slip Oil Resistant Safety Shoes with Poron XRD & Coolmax Technology, ASTM F2892-18 EH Certified, Anti-Fatigue Design for Construction, Warehouse & Outdoor Work

Quick Need-To-Knows:- Real Leather and other quality materials make sure this shoe punches above its weight class.- Vibram outsole and memory gel insoles make for a noticeably comfortable footbed.- Needs 2-3 days for breaking in and fine tuning the lacing.- Not waterproof.- The tumbled leather is very soft/supple but not as durable as the leather used on other comparable work boots (Thorogood, Red Wing, Timberland).Full Review:I ordered almost a dozen pairs of shoes trying to find a pair that I could use in my job as a home inspector. I need something that looks acceptable when I'm in client's homes, but something that holds up to water, weather, scuffs from crawlspaces. I need something with grip for when I'm on a roof or in an attic. Basically, I need a franken-shoe that cobbles together the flexibility of an athletic shoe, the all-day comfort of an orthopedic shoe, the durability of a work boot, and the style of a casual/businesswear shoe. This pair of Rockrooster 6" Moc Toe boots comes really close. They really are comfortable to wear all day. It took a couple of days to break in, and I had to readjust the lacing several times to get the tension just right, but they are very good on the feet. The leather scuffed fairly easily, because it is so soft. This is because the leather is tumbled or pre-softened. I kind of wish they backed down the tumbling just a skoosh to leave a little more structure. The leather is like filet mignon when what I need is a NY Strip (IYKYK). However, after applying a little leather conditioner with beeswax, the scuffs do kind of disappear. That brings me to my next point. These are not waterproof out of the box. To improve the water resistance factor, use a leather conditioner/waterproofer with beeswax in it - definitely a worthwhile upgrade. I do wish the very shiny brass hardware on the boots looked a little less tacky/cheap, but it's covered by my pant leg most of the time anyway. I just got done wearing these all week during almost 100°F (37°C) weather and my feet did not get overheated or sweaty, even when standing on roofs that were super-hot from solar heat. I know there are a dozen or more 6" Moc Toe style boots on Amazon with similar ratings. For light duty, all day work, these were the best I could find considering performance and price point. If you're a tradesman (mason/framer/roofer/etc) these might not be durable enough for long term wear. But for light duty use or as an affordable pair of back-ups, these really are excellent. I'm torn between four stars due to the slightly oversoft leather and tacky hardware or five stars for the comfort and overall value for the money.