I have 2 pairs of these. I have worn the first pair "forever" and still wear them for everyday beaters. I've nicked and skinned them up pretty good, yet they are about 8yrs old now. Went through several footbeds too. Have a new pair I save for duty gear. They hold up better than Rocky boots, much more comfortable than Bates Enforcers (they hurt after long hours on concrete) and most duty oxfords. The only thing more comfortable than these are Propet, Itallian leather walker shoes in black...you're favorite sneakers or nothing at all. www.qmuniforms.com have them for about $38 presently. Believe I paid about $52 for mine 8 or so years ago and they were called Hi-Tech Magnum Trooper Boots then. P.S. you can actually run pretty darn fast in these things too. They are comfortable with no break-in period out of the box and easy to clean up & shine.