I got these as a direct replacement for a Redwing work shoe I bought 8 years ago for $130. Very comfortable shoes. Looks very good. I will wear them to church until the others wear out, probably another 8 years. They're insanely stiff. My others have been with me, tending to the harsh chemicals, climbing on 2,000+ horsepower diesel engines, and hiking and biking all sorts of Utah mountain trails, across rivers, oh yeah, and church funerals still see pretty. For some it will only be church slippers until the others are worn out. Insanely hard.