Working in semiconductor environment, in subfab on concrete and in the fab level isn't much better. The shoes have enough firmness to support that environment easily. Normally I would replace the inserts with Dr. Scholls for over 220 lb, but these shoes have the original inserts for the first month. Don't expect to replace them any time soon. The Toe box has plenty of room for the size 10D, feels like it has enough room that it might be 0.5 size larger, but I'd prefer having slightly larger than smaller any day. The sides of the shoe have some mesh which is appreciated, normally working hard in the fab you'll get swamp foot easily, these are helpful in reducing that wetness. I've normally purchased Redwings for Quarter Tops, but haven't found anything for the Low Tops with Redwings with enough room in the toe box and good support for the foot. The Ariat Outpace Shift Composite Toe for me check all the boxes for support etc. My preference is also to have less advertising on the sides with the Brand, the black isn't as bad. That would be my only issue is to of course have pride in the brand but not too much with the labels again and again on the shoe.

I forget that I am wearing safety shoes. The fit is true to size and feel like I'm wearing my regular running shoes all day.

They are a little hard to break into. I had to move the shoe strings down a hole from the top because the shoe rubs the ankle really bad and will make your ankle sore.

These shoes look amazing, and I’d absolutely love to leave a glowing review — just as soon as I actually receive them. It’s only been a little over a month of waiting, so clearly we’re building anticipation. 😊