Lem's boulder boots leather - Lems Boulder Leather Casual Boot - Men's

These boots are the most comfortable shoes that I have ever worn. I do construction work and am on my feet all day in a variety of situations. I usually wear hiking boots but was looking for footwear that offers lightweight construction, zero drop, and unrestricted toe room while still giving some protection to my feet. So far these boots have worked perfectly. I ordered a men's 46, based on Lem's size chart, and they fit very true to size. I really like how they make my feet feel great even after a wearing them all day. The soles have good traction on many different surfaces even though they have very minimal tread. The minimal tread is also good since it doesn't pick up a ton of debris and keeps me from tracking in as much dirt when I am working on a clean job site.

I gave a four star rating to these boots because I feel that the leather is a bit thin and the soles are on the soft end of the spectrum for wear. A lot of people mention that Boulder Boots are not waterproof and that is very true, although, I have been able to work with this situation by applying a wax based waterproofing and cleaning the leather with saddle soap. The cotton liner has not been as troublesome for me as other reviewers have mentioned, at least so far in the Summer. I would encourage Lem's to make a better (5 star!) version of this boot by using better leather, a flat and durable Vibram sole, a waterproofing booty, and maybe a different liner. Of course, this would add to the price and make them as expensive as hiking boots. For the $150, price I am very happy so far, and look forward to seeing what Lem's tries next.