Great improvement from previous Timberland boots that my husband purchased about 10 years ago. He said these boots are probably the best boots he's worn in 20 yrs at his job working 12hr shifts 5 or 6 days a week totalling about 65hrs a week. He was very irritated that i bought them because of the problems he had with his previous pair but is so happy now that I did. He didn't get any blisters like you usually do with new boots. He said the comfort, support, durability, quality, is far better than boots twice this price. He said the boots offer great ankle, arch, heel & back support. They are a lil heavier than any boot he's worn but the support is worth it when you're standing on cement all day. He said the steel toe & puncture resistant technology has kept him from foot injury twice already. Great traction & moisture control as needed for his job where its extremely hot & sweaty almost year round. It feels like he's walking on a cushion and his feet now last all day without throbbing instead of killing him after 6hrs. He wants me to purchase another pair in case he cant find them when they eventually wear out. He said he bends, squats, lifts and turns and the boots allow you to move without giving up the support to keep you from losing your balance! Amazing boots!!