They seem to be of good quality, although they are heavy, they are comfortable. They have a very good lace system, the leather looks very high quality, the sole is very good, it doesn't wear out or slip, but it collects everything you step on. It has some protection system in the front (good) for the toes (not iron), it holds the foot well and overall you feel the foot protected and with good support. However, it didn't even hold moisture from grass (the foot was submerged in water) and after 6 months there was a small crack on the sides. They have also been treated with grease. Are they worn out already? If they were truly waterproof (it says Gore-tex) and a bit lighter, it would be a good purchase. But for this price... having experience with other (.... Tex) where I submerged my foot in a river and nothing went through... something is not right. It depends on each person's use to judge.