My husband worked as a truck driver for a large paper, and tossed bundles out of trucks all night long, so he used to wear steel tipped, work boots, as his job required such footwear, but the boots were VERY heavy to wear. I’m sure that did not help his back and hip issues, at that time. He has his regular sneakers, but was looking for something hardier, just because of what he was used to before, but minus the steel tips. These have a composite toe, which is very strong, but lighter. Is this shoe/ work boot, heavier than a typical men’s sneaker? Yes, but not like he used to have, and not by a lot, either. I guess that’s why they are called ‘lites’. He says these are just fine for him, and attractive, too. He has sweaty feet, unlike me, his polar opposite, so since these are warmer and come up above the ankle, he’s waiting for the colder weather to really break them in, but they are a Cinderella fit, true to size, high quality pair of work boots, that have a very attractive look to them, and protection at the toe, minus the extra weight of a steel tip. These are a winner! He says they are cozy warm, too. The bonus is that they come with both the shown yellow and black laces, as well as pure black laces, in case you wish to play down the more casual, ‘working man’ look. He really likes the way they look and feel. You can definitely tell from the first time you take them out of the box, that the quality is very much there! The price tag may seem high, but I bought him red wing work boots with a steel toe that were very heavy and even more expensive, and he prefers these, so they are worth it, and would make a great gift for your hardworking man, or just for a man that does things around the house and yard, and is still longing for some amazing comfort and style ????. It’s like a two in one. You got the best of both world here! I think, and he thinks, that the price tag IS fair for the product received. 5 stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Remember to order your typical size, and if you are worried about them being narrow, not that they seem to run narrow, but if on the fence- ordering a wide will not hurt. My husband has many shoes that aren’t wide, but either way, but the wide is a-ok in these. I think it would be fine, and when I can find wide, I get it for added comfort. Flat feet? I’d suggest wide! I hope my review has been helpful :).
