17 yr old asked for work boots with no specifics in mind, so I , mom did some homework and chose these. From ratings to price to quality to comfort they rate 5 stars. However let it be known he is 17 yrs old and wears them very infrequent. Kicking around in the yard or firepit with buddies, not standing on concrete or dirt for 8+ hrs a day in either snow,rain ,hot or cold temps. For him and his needs these are just fine and it doesn't hurt that, well.....they don't hurt! No blisters or arch ache.