ARIATMen's Sierra Work Boot

I've had these boots since 2015 and I've abused them so hard. I used them primarily working at restaurants and kitchens in the food service industry. I'd wear these boots all day and then late into the night. After work I'd keep my boots on and work on my car doing general maintenance or repairs. I've honestly abused my boots so hard and never really properly took care of them.Here we are 2022 and the boots are still relevant and comfy. One thing I would like to mention is when I first bought the shoes I got an insert (Dr Schols) and used that instead of the stock insert. Why? I don't remember why I switched it out but it was more comfortable doing so. Since I've had the shoes I replaced the insert twice.The bottom of my boots are pretty worn and no longer have tread but I really put a ton of miles on my boots and I'm honestly surprised they last as long as they do. I've also abused these boots very hard. Some notable accomplishments I've done:* When I was a dishwasher I put my boots through the conveyor dishwasher to "clean" them as a joke.* Cleaned my boots weekly in the dish room using the retractable sprayer cleaning the gunk off the sides and bottom of the boots.* Worked front end of the restaurant and challenged oil resistance and slip resistance of the gore-tex* Actually got automotive oil on them while working on my car* Carelessly walked through puddles of water when it floodedI've honestly been a trailblazer to these boots and never took care of them properly but they are still very functional. The grip at the bottom is mostly gone and so I was looking into getting a new set and just couldn't help but write a review.These were my first Ariat boot and they have survived 3 restaurants and joined me in my adventures through college. Now that I've graduated college I want to get a new set for a comfy office job and treat them better. I love how durable these boots are.

Fit was right, boot is well constructed and comfortable. Very little break in required.

Great fit perfect for work

I really like these boots, it took about a good week or 2 to get them broken in as they were stiff and kind of tight at first, but now they fit like a dream, I always double sock too, overall I’d say they are true to size as I’m a 13 and I got the 13 wides and they fit great, these are narrow so I recommend the wides if you don’t have skinny feet, also these are only steel tipped not full steel toe which is why I gave 4 stars

This is the second pair I have purchased and the first pair lasted 6 years! Once you break them in, they are the most comfortable boots I have ever worn. I am a forever Ariat customer. They are durable and just darn tough! Real leather, the strongest stitching. They will shine up like a mirror if you need them to. Or they can be the toughest work boot you’ve warn. They do the job and well! I’ve tried other work boots, some are good, but none have the quality and comfort of an Ariat! Plus they are American made!

This is my second pair of ariat work boots. I bought these because I needed a good pair of black boots for patrol work, and I was tired of trying the other combat style boots that didn’t hold up or were not comfortable for 12 hour shifts.. I have a pair of brown groundpounders that are around 6 to 7 years old and still going strong after a long hard abusused life, which is why I gave these a shot. My foot measures at an 11.5 wide, and that’s the size I bought these in agian. The size was perfect, a little snug at first which is typical with slide on boots. It took less then a week to break the boots in at wearing them for 6 to 12 hours a day. Once the broke in, they are just as comfortable as my older pair. My arch is on the lower to non existent side, which when these boots broke in, has not cause me any problems and are comfortable in the arch area. Only time will tell if these boots will hold up as long as my other pair.

As someone who prides themselves on quality footwear, I was really let down by my recent purchase of the Artiat boots. Not only did they arrive visibly worn and damaged — with scuffs and marks that made it clear they were not new — but they also proved difficult to wear. The top part of the boot is soft and flexible, which should be a positive, but it makes getting the boots on a real struggle. The heel, however, is rigid and stiff, making it a tough combination to work with. It felt like I was fighting against the boot rather than slipping into a comfortable pair of shoes.I expected high-quality craftsmanship for the price, but instead, I received something that looked and felt used, with a fit that was more frustrating than functional.

What a bitch to break these in, but they're better than many others I've tried after you do get them broken in.