Wolverine Men's Durashocks Sr Direct Attach 6 Inch Work Boot - Durable Safety Boots for Construction, Landscaping & Outdoor Work

I like the way wolverine boots fit on me and I always find 11w true to size (compared with Brannock device foot measurement). These are decent work boots for the nonprofessional. I say nonprofessional because the they are 'Direct Attach Construction'. That means the uppers are molded to the soles, no stitching like a Goodyear welt. It's a watertight seal but not the most durable boot construction method. It's getting to be the norm though across well known brands. I've never had a molded or glued sole hold up on a boot so we'll see how this goes. If you work daily outdoors you might want to get a more rugged model. I really like the fit so I'll be happy if I get a few years of light duty work out of these. If you are not familiar with Durashocks, I have to say, the name implies to me soft and cushy to me, but don't expect cushy athletic shoe comfort. These are more firm and tough and my foot is cradled nicely with a roomy toe box. They do feel comfortable to me walking/working on rocks and concrete with and appropriate amount of cushion for my weight. I've been wearing wedge sole shoes and boots lately but I've had some slips in the mud or loose soil. Having a distinct heel helps. I like the 3 sets of lace hooks, they make on and off very easy. If you like to leave your boots very loosely tied so you can slip them on and off, then you might not like that feature.