Men's Men's 8 in Insulated Legacy Lace Boot

I really wanted to give this shoe a great review. I bought it a couple months before a hunt, so a return wasn't possible. The first thing you should know is that the tongue and the upper part of the boot aren't connected past the top eyelet. So any water that goes up beyond that is going in your foot. The other issue is that on the first day out, the leather connecting the tongue to the boot ripped. So it was basically an insulated leather sneaker at that point. I love my xtratuff rubber boots and I love the sole, but these shoes were poorly thought out and have serious quality control standards. They are still good for a cold dry hike, but that isn't what I bought them for.

My husband wore these boots on a 20-minute walk and got a huge blister on his heel. They are absolute garbage. I would give them zero stars if I could. There is a problem where the boot seams come together in the heel. Do not waste your time with these boots. It was only in one boot, not both. Now to deal with the hassle of a return.

I bought these for reasturant dishwashing, line cooking and prep cooking. The floor at my job is ALWAYS wet. Then, after we close, we do the floors by throwing buckets of MORE water all over. So, I was looking for a comfortable boot that would somewhat keep my feet dry and enable me to move fast in my work environment. These boots did the job. They are super comfortable "right off the bat". There was no "breaking them in" time at all. Also, they kept my feet dry most of the time. As far as slip resistant, I give them 5 stars. I could and did run across the kitchen and cooler floors without slipping{and I run fast}. I am extremely active at work so the "wear and tear" on all my boots are probrably shorter than the average consumer. However, these did well considering all that I put them through.

Pics with this review are a pair bought Jan 16 2023, a year & 5 days before this post. Used on a construction job of a pair of apartment buildings, double-digit multi-story, actually a complex complete with ground floor level retail spaces also, a large commercial project, spanning a 5-year overall schedule. Lots of mud, slop, gravel, concrete slurry, gooey drywall joint compound, paint, foam, fire caulking, I could go on & on. One of the pics shows a slice/cut a boot endured from a sideswipe of jagged sheetmetal. Amazingly, despite that, as long as not completely submerged in standing ankle-deep water that area was still 90+% water resistant/repellant. Unknown to me beforehand I discovered that the boot upper under the exterior rubber also has an inner liner that is fairly strong, and adds an extra layer that was usually just enough for most circumstances. Fact is.... I should have replaced these months & months ago, but they've held up so well, despite that one unfortunate incident (not the boot's fault, 100% mine). Know in advance these are not crosstrainers or made to simply be prepared for an occasional rain shower or shoveling snow. These are heavy, the soles are thick, and they don't bend much or break in much around ankles the way regular suede leather workboots or hiking boots do. If you are willing to accept that, and expect to be in a wet/muddy sloppy workplace or similar dirty area for an extended or prolonged amount of time then these boots are at the level of ruggedness and durability you need as opposed to local hardware store cheap rubber boots only made for light duty every once in a while, like washing your car or watering your yard with a garden hose etc. For "real work" these will handle just about anything you do (with the exception being that they are rubber can't handle abrasions or cuts from jagged edges, but then again, even leather can get cut too, but leather is not even in the same league as these for wet damp nasty sloppy other......)

Great boots! Yes the leather on the uppers do rub your ankle a bit when first bought but I’m use to that wearing custom boots such as franks, nicks, whites. I also have muck boots and Hoffman boots they are also great but I like these cause there on the smaller side and don’t go half way up my shin. Would purchase again👍👍

I’ve had these boots since last year and I’ve worn them all year through two hunting seasons. I got them as hunting boots, but due to the liner being so thin, where the leather seam is at the ankle it rubs and is ridiculously painful. I have to put 3 layers of moleskin inside on the heel to prevent blisters and I have to change it out every couple months. These haven’t kept my feet very warm either. I’ve always bought xtratuf boots and loved them so these were a let down :(

So far this is the best boot I've ever worn. Most most compromise in one way or another, but not these boots. My feet stay dry, warm, and unfatigued after a long day.

Bought for my boyfriend to use at work boots. They’re warm but definitely not waterproof.

Got these for sale on Black Friday and what a steal. Comfortable right out the box, look great, and super quality boot. I’m usually a 10.5 in Vans or other shoes, so the 10 fit perfect. Only criticism is there was some scratches on the leather and not American made! But all said and done Thank you XtraTuf. Please start making American made products again, I’d pay extra!!

Very happy with these boots. Bought them for snow in Boston. They are warm and waterproof. Very comfortable. Thank you!

They leak in time was a good boot then leak they leak

Too heavy. Returned them and did not get my money back!

The seam along the back connecting the leather to the rubber boot material digs into the back of my heal no matter how much I tighten them up. I will need to return

I got these and then it immediately snowed six inches and the temperature dropped below zero. Have been wearing them for shoveling,l and exploring frozen ponds with the kids. They're great. As advertised.

The quality is incredible! The boots are warm and plenty of traction.

Made in CHYNA now!! The workmanship really went down on these boots. Super bummed this company sold out.

These boots sadly leave a lot to be desired. The fit is horrible and required multiple rebuys. DO NOT order a size up if you're a half size. These things are massive. Also a grommet for the shoe laces ripped off within a couple days. Poor quality and bad design. There's a massive seam on the inside that is super uncomfortable as well. Too bad.

Not very comfortable or warm and not worth the 180

I first ordered a women's 9, as it is usually my size. The boots that came fit horribly narrow and were constrictive in the toe as well. Sent them back and ordered a men's 8 instead as advised by customer service. They are perfect! Do note that 7 men's is usually the equivalent to women's 9, but not the case here. The size chart on the website is accurate.

Super warm. I used for hunting and they were nice to walk in for long distances. Highly recommend