Ariat Men's Groundbreaker Steel Toe Work Boot

I've had this boot for exactly (1) one year now and I wear them literally every day in the warehouse and out in the yard in gravel, dirt, rain, etc for 8-12 hours a day. No joke.This boot does not leak or allow water to get feet wet.Sturdy yet super comfortableBuy some HUBERD'S SHOE GREASE water resistant additive and apply 2-3 heavy layers before use allow to dry well between layers I'd suggest allow to dry over night for each layer.Wear the boots for several days to allow a break in. Once broken in well... enjoyApply the Huberds shoe grease every couple months to keep them water proof and helps keep the leather soft and strongApply the shoe grease extra heavy on the sewing thread all around the bootI've walked through puddles of water that cover the boot to ankle deep and not once has water gotten in. Remarkable boot and Remarkable product in the Huberds shoe grease.Darkens the boot a bit but totally worth it for a work boot.

Bought these for my husband to replace his worn out boots. He loves them & said they're extremely comfortable. They fit perfectly & are well made. Definitely glad i bought them!

Comfortable and tough as nails, these are among the best workboots I have ever had the pleasure of wearing. Break in went relatively quickly and the safety toe is barely noticeable.

As an Engineer doing field work, I require a good pair of steel toe boots for walking on rough terrain, as well office work. Something good looking, but also something to be proud of to wear to work. This Ariat Groundbreaker is no exception.These boots definitely have the looks, quality leather, and stitching even your grandpa would be jealous of. The colorways and combinations offered are very eccentric and beautiful. You cannot beat a brand like Ariat for some of the best looking work boots ever. So I decided to give them a shot, after all I've heard the hoop and holler about such a brand for years.Will I say the boots are all and worth they're worth? Sure, for the price range you cannot complain. Especially for a slip on steel toe work boot. Would I recommend these to every single person on the market looking for a steel toe work boot? No. They're very easy to slip on, and fit very snug, and true to size. However, they lack in a lot of other departments. Arch support is terribly tremendous, and the insole tagged "All Day Cushioning" is surely a lie. Not only is the arch support terrible, if you suffered from plantar fasciitis in the past, consider these boots a red flag and stay clear cut away from them. Personally to make these boots fit my needs, I had to swap insoles to Dr. Scholl's and migrate over to steel toe boot socks specifically to make them even remotely comfortable.I've broken in several pairs of steel toes, and these took at least 3 months of 9+ hour days to give me even some results I was looking forward to. They seem very durable, and with cleaning can last more than your average run of the mill work boots. However, I will say I miss my lace up Wolverine steel toes that were the most comfortable things in the world to walk in. These Ariats feel very rough at the beginning, become more gentle and easy, but still have a grittiness to them. The toe box really surprised me though, its just right and arguable the best toe box I've ever experienced in a work boot. All around quality, but not as comfortable as many will claim. (They must be used to their feet in agonizing pain for 12 hours straight and enjoy it) You must fit it to your own needs.

I work outside in marshes and wetlands; Holds up very well to mud, water and mostly prevents your feet from being crushed vis steel toe & shank supports, while also not being very weight encumbering. I've hiked in them once already for a 2 hour session and they don't hurt my ankles or feet going down or up.Their anti-slip grip works pretty decently in muddy conditions, but once the tread fills up with debris, if you aren't careful you'll go flying. Best used on a wet hard surface i'm guessing, but hold up well for the way i've used them. Had them about a month now and worn them every day since. The outsides scratch up pretty easily, so if you're a neat freak beware of that, not a deal breaker for me though.As said in the title, I'm usually a Women's size 10. I ordered a half size up at 8 & 1/2 with the Wide selection, which i would recommend if your toe box area is larger than your ankle. I do slide a tiny bit inside the shoe if i'm not wearing thick wool socks, but not something i terribly mind with the amount of wiggle room i'm given.Good boots.

I have the hardest time finding boots that don't either blow out the sides or completely rub off the leather over the steel toe within 5-6 months tops. So far these have lasted me 10 months without doing either and they are SO comfortable.The first week or so was pretty uncomfortable trying to break them in as it goes with any good boot, but other than that I have zero complaints. They are durable, easy to slip on (one of my favorite styles of work boot), and I will be happy to pay for them again!

Bien

Llegaron antes de tiempo. La talla fue lasolicitada y la calidad de las botas son excelentes.

Excelente producto alta resistenciaA pesar de que son para trabajo se ven elegantes

Muy estéticas y cómodas. Para uso diario todo el día. No calientes.Suelo usar 10.5M USA. Pero en estas el 10.0M me quedó perfecto.

These boots are excellent!!They fit perfect with no break in time.Super comfortable, can't say enough.But don't forget to treat them first.