I've worn these boots for 12 years in corrections. I cannot recommend them more. These are well worth it.

Twelve years Corrections & I've tried all the known brands; Thorogood, Rocky, Bates, Under Armour, you name it Concrete & gravel just eat your feet. My buddy from patrol has worn Belleville's since his Iraq days & swears by them. He told me these were the most comfortable duty boots he's ever worn. So far I have to agree. Right out of the box I knew these were it. Normally, I have to immediately switch out the sole, but not this time. I LOVE the lacing system on these boots because I've developed pain on the top of my foot throughout the years wearing jungle style boots with traditional lacing systems. Specifically, in the talus, cuboid, navicular, & cuneiform bones. The way the lace secure on the Chromes does not aggravate my pain.

Today is my first tour wearing them & so far it feels like I'm wearing reinforced tennis shoes. I had my doubts about the composite toe, but I have to say these boots are incredibly lightweight & protective! Now I have to buy backup pairs because I'm never going back to UA or Bates again. Thank you, Belleville!

After a couple of years of intermittent use the lining in the toe area came unglued from the inside and started to wad against my toes up making them very uncomfortable. I like the side zip and water proof feature but will have to look at a different Belleville boot to replace these.