I'm a coal miner for over 35yrs this is one of the only boots that lasted me a year . Like the boots but the price is hard on the check book.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Comfortable and durable. All around awesome work boot

These boots look kind of cumbersome but they are actually very comfortable. They provide plenty of support from the rubber sole. It is firm and helps your feet not feel so fatigued after a long day. The zipper and straps provide a level of adjustable support for your ankles and lower leg. The rubber sole is actually very slip resistant. They might allow you to slip if you step in oil especially if the oil is on a slick finished concrete floor or on some metal decking floor plates, but they are alot better than most others I've tried. My only complaint is they are a little on the heavy side, but they are as comfortable as a pair of other work shoes I have that are basically high top sneakers. I get s new pair of boots every yr and I currently have e a pair of these Ariat and a pair of Keen hit options sneaker type. I rotate wearing them. Even though they are big and bulky I can compare to the Keen sneaker safety shoes. First of all the Ariat last alot longer you can get 2 to 3 years of use out of them easily. They are very durable if I'm doing work on my machine and I'm dealing with alot of aluminum scrap I don't have to worry about the metal cutting my boots. The metgaurd is built in but very comfortable. It provides protection and doesn't hurt my foot. The tread on the sole lasted a long time. They main reason I rotate and I bought a pair of the Keen sneakers style is 1My employer buys them for us 1 time and yr. So I have gotten Ariat beginning in 2018 I think and I have gotten 3 pair since because after only 1 yr they are still in really good shape and they didn't have enough any other boots that I liked so i went with the sneaker style and mainly I use them in the summer because they are alot lighter and let your feet breathe. The only reason I didn't give them 5 stars is because they are a little heavy. I really like the straps they allow me to adjust so they don't slip on the heel. I with the straps being used you can choose to not zip up the zipper on the side or just zip it half way of you are an operator and basically sit in a cab on a crane or other heavy equipment. I run a crane and fork truck on occasion. I have to unload cold mill work rolls to a mobile equipment wagon the rolls are covered in rolling oil and additive which will make you break out bad if you get it on you. So I always wear the Ariat boots on those days and I zip them up..I have to climb on the wagon and it's very slick especially with the sneaker style Keens. But the Ariat boots don't slip and you can literally pour rolling oil on them and not worry about the oil soaking through and making your feet or ankles break out. The oil just kind of beeds off. Some will soak in but not much. Like I said I got my 1st pair in 2018 I ended up giving them to my nephew in 2020 when I got a new pair then I actually wore the 2020 pair until 2022 when I got another pair. I should of got another pair last month but I didn't because I had to replace my Keen pair the sole was wore out and my Ariats were still in really good shape. So if I had to buy them out of my pocket I would probably buy them every 4 yrs just because they hold up that long but when they are free i just get them every other yr. I think i tried some other pairs when I didn't get the keens and I was disappointed. 2 pair of Justin and they were pretty good bit not as good as the Ariat. I've been working there 28 yrs and these are 1 as far as comfort and quality i have ever had once we were required to wear METGAURD boots. If you are an machinery operator these boots will last you 5 yrs easily. If you are a rigger or iron worker they are good because the don't have laces and the zipper and buckles alow you to adjust them so they don't slip on your heel and allows you to walk on steel or any where else you need to be extra sure footed. All my other slip ons without a zipper or buckle with slip over time. To me the other Ariat square toes are very similar to the Justin square toe. but these are at the top of the line. They remind me of MOTOCROSS boots. These are a game changer. I admit when I saw new guys who just hired in had them on i laughed at them. I said those look like cast house boots (remind me of the timberland smelter boots) I said why on earth did you get them i ber your feet hurt after half the shift. They said no they feel like tennis shoes. So I tried them shortly after and I was shocked. The sole is kinda hard but the insole is comfortable and if you get a shoe with a sole thsg is too soft it's comfortable for about half the shift but then you notice your feet don't hurt but the are TIRED or fatigued because of. Lack of support. I've never had that at all. I've never got fatigued feet from these. Only thing I can say is something I don't like is they sometimes are hot in the summer and they are on the heavy side, but if they feel a little heavy i just tighten the buckles and zip up the zipper all the way that prevents any sloppy or loose feelings and they are snug but not tight. OH one more thing definitely try on. My 3 pairs have been 11D. 11½ EE, 11½D.. The size are about the same. I've had 11 wides on other brands before and 11.5 D other brands I never had 11.5 EE before I only took different sizes because they actually didn't feel any different than the other ones Maybe it's because of the buckles. I guess my go to size is 11D or 11EE I think the only reason I got the 11.5 EE was because of the shoe company actually comes to my work site with them on a truck and I didn't want to wait on a different size after I tried them on. These are the only boots s I've ever had that I could wear that were a half size bigger and a double wide. Normally if I got a pair of wides I would go a half size smaller if anything. Just warning the sizes don't change much.

Just a bit larger than I expected maybe by half a size

My boots didn't last the velcro stopped working and zipper sewing came undone and a seem on the toe of the boot came unstitched

I purchased these boots about 5 months ago and from week one my feet hurt terribly. I figured that they just needed to be broken in so I have continued to wear them. I should have returned them. My toes have now developed Calluses. The bottoms of my feet now hurt daily and it’s the worst when I wake up in the morning. I have developed a pretty painful case of plantar fasciitis. I’ve tried thick wool socks but that only helps a little bit. Maybe I need to get insoles? My job consists of walking on cement most of the day in a steel warehouse. It’s not strenuous at all. The toes are falling apart and the metguard is becoming exposed. I’ve always been a big fan of Ariat but these boots will be a pass next time around. Sorry

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Bought these for my son. He is a brick mason. Fit was good. He loves them. Will see how they hold up

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’ve had this boot for 4 months now. I waited to see if they would break in. They have not. I bought my size in wide and my foot feels squeezed. The sole is tough. And to top it off I dropped something and the edge caught my pinky toe. Had a nice little bruise from that. These are supposed to be meta boots. So overall this is the worst boot I’ve ever purchased. This was my first Ariat and my last.

Great all day comfort and support. Support of a boot comfort of a athletic shoe

Over a year of hard use in an auto shop environment with ATF, gasoline, and oils. The only thing I don't like is they get slick when it's snowing and you walk on epoxy-coated shop floors. Then rubber toe hasn't worn out in over a year of racking a vehicle, plus kicking the rack out. They keep the water out and they keep the drill bit shavings out. A big deal if you have ever gotten a metal sliver in your foot. Im on my second pair and waiting for them to come back in stock to buy a third.

I work outside, in the SW desert heat. Welding, machine operator, trail building. This boot is the holy grail of boots for me. Fit-amazing, comfort-amazing, ankle support-amazing, easy on and off, amazing, looks-I love the look. Can you say “home run”? Best of the best of the best. Yea I am just a working dude, nothing more or less.

This is the 3rd pair that I have purchased this is a perfect boot for heavy duty welding environment.

I do a lot of very extreme water work and I can say these have held out amazingly so far

I work for a city water and sewer department. I have had these boots since early September and they haven't been waterproof for a couple months. The bottom velcro straps won't stay secure and the liner in the right boot has been pulling out with my foot. If you like to replace boots every 4-6 months then these are great but if you want them to last a year then dont buy these.

I assumed that the metguard boot would have MORE PROTECTION in the metatarsal area, IT DOES NOT, just another piece of leather and an unnecessary zipper down the side that makes me think they are less Waterproof than expected. Over all not recommended as a work boot

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have had these for a couple weeks now. Like all my other Ariat boots they fit almost perfect. They really didn't need broke in. The only gripes I have are that they need a better cushion in the sole, especially if on concrete all day. They're also pretty hot in warm weather, my feet sweat quite a bit in these.

I Love these Boots From day 1 my feel have felt great. No blisters, no rolled ankles, easy to get on and off, its like the boot forms to fit your feet lol I will always have a pair of these. I've been wearing my boots since 5/18 its 1/21 im just now ordering a new pair.

Boots are way to small for a size 12. The top is way to small for my calf muscles

Worth the price. You get what you pay for. I work in the oilfield in all types of weather climates, mud, oil, contaminated water etc and they are still in great shape. The zipper on the side comes in handy. Love them. Thanks Ariat Waiting for the next catalyst boot to come out so i can have as a back up.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Boot has excellent construction, true to size, easy to put on quickly

I loved the look and feel and security they provided. I wish the quality was better. I only has the boots a month and the zipper lock came off after a days work.

They may seem a little bulky but they aren't. They are very comfortable with excellent support. They may be a tad on the heavy side but not enough to tell a difference. This is my 3rd pair. Not because of poor quality but because my work place buys us a pair every year. This is my 3rd pair out of 4 years. The only reason I didn't get them all 4 years is the safety shoe vendor didn't have my size last year (COVID 19) I'll admit I probably wouldn't buy 3 pairs in 4 years if I had to pay for them, but I'd definitely get a new pair every other year. I gave my old pair to my nephew they were still in great shape. It takes a couple of weeks to break them in but it's not painful at all they are adjustable with the velcro. I never had a pair of Ariat until I guess 3 or 4 years ago. We had a bunch of new hires come in to the plant with them. I laughed at them and asked them if they were storm troopers or motocross riders. I told them to go get some Hytest slip ons. That's my other pair and they are comfortable and lighter but the Ariat boots are just as comfortable and they are more rugged. I'll be honest Hytest we're my boot of choice until all the new guys told me to try this boot. I couldn't believe it and I admitted to those guys they were right. So now I have my Hytest as my back up boot. It's good to rotate if u can. These are the best boots I've ever worn. I'm 49 and I've been in a heavy industrial work environment for 30 years and these are bu far MY FAVORITE METATARSAL boot. My all time favorite was the old Justin wellington but no one let's their employees wear just steel toes. I use to hate METATARSAL boots until I found these

Bought these in the spring to replace another pair of Ariat lace ups. Disappointed that they do not fit as tight as a lace up, but made do for the money I paid. The leather has stayed waterproof, however they have developed pinholes in the heel that will let water in. After 6 months, the Velcro is starting to get weak, but the zippers have been the main disappointment. They have gotten stiff with use and now one has snapped and will no longer zip. The are nice boots but just not worth the money.

I bought the boots 6 months ago and coming apart by the metgaurd. Not real happy for the price of the boots. Now I have to spend more money to fix them

Ordered for my husband who works in the oil field and he loves them! He said they fit perfect and are comfortable. I’m hoping they last him a good while.

My pair just arrived. I usually get Matterhorn miner boots( the tiger toe outlasts the boot) but last pair I got really bothered my right foot after the steel toe shifted. No matter what boot I’ve tried my right foot hurts. Put these on today and after a couple hours no pain in the right foot. They look cool too and easy off and on for climbing in and out of my sleeper in truck.

Very comfortable and solid boot. 1st day i thought I wasn't going to like them and had some doubts. After the 1st week they seemed to break in and have been holding up strong. I think I'm about 3 months in now and no complaints. Material is holding up and happy with my purchase so far.

Heel broke apart in less than 8 months. They are not worth the money. They are also extremely hot and heavy.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Really like the boot. The sizing quiz was not very accurate and told me to order wide instead of medium. I am pretty sure I could have done ok with the wide. Have had to switch to thicker socks. I thought they fit ok at home.and then wore them to work so the. I couldn't send back to change size.

I got these boots through my company and I just want to say I love these boots so much, I’m a pretty big dude and other boots would always hurt my feet but man these don’t, I wear these 8-12 hours everyday for work and on the weekends for my welding school also which is another 10 hours, by far my favorite boots