ARIATRambler Recon Western Boots - Men’s Square Toe Work Boot

These are fantastic boots, the fit is snug and secure, they are easy to pull on and take off, and they look great while also being robust and well made. The interior of the boots are comfortable and don't have any weird sharp edges or materials or misplaced seams - the first time I put them on was for walking around town all day, and they were perfectly comfortable with zero rubs or issues. The soles are slightly stiffer than I would have expected, but it gives them a more hardy feel that balances with the nice thick leather and secure fit. They don't feel like "slip-ons" when you're wearing them, which was a concern I had before purchasing them, the fit is very secure and the interior is nicely formed. Ever since I was a kid I have held Ariat in pretty high regard as far as quality and predictability goes, these boots are no exception - they are very well made and designed, and they seem like an incredible value for your dollar.As far as looks I have to agree with another review I read - the leather has slightly more "luster" in the sales photos than it does in person - in other words the leather looks a tiny bit more work-boot and a little less fashion-boot than the sales photos might have you believe, but the leather is still thick, high quality stuff, and finished well. I think the chelsea style and the nicely proportioned height and shape still make for a very cool stylish boot. I think they will hold up to wear and get even better looking with time (assuming you're not mixing concrete with them.)I'm happy every time I pull these on, that's a pretty sweet feeling for a boot I ordered online. And one last thing - the crease on the toe of the boot from breaking them in...it's turning out to be the nice kind that is smooth and round, not just a wrinkled line going across like you sometimes find with breaking in a cheap pair of boots with subpar leather. That's a small detail I notice and am happy to report is working out perfectly.Update 11/18/19As much as I love these boots, they have definitely stretched a bit since new. I would say a little stretch is normal for anything leather, but I have to be honest here, these have stretched a little more than most other boots I’ve had. The additional stretch may be due to the Chelsea design, I can’t really say, but after nearly a month of wear they are definitely not as snug as they were, or as I’d like them to be. :/

About these for my fiancé and he wears them every chance he gets! He says they are super comfortable and likes that they have that lower profile - great when you don’t have bootcut jeans

My buddy refered this brand to me and i gotta say i am super impressed. I got these to wear for a casual event and got asked at least twice where i got them. They look very nice with the right pair of tapered jeans. My wife loves them as well. I’m not a boot guy I’m more of a sneaker and dress shoe guy. I also gotta mention the comfort is superb. I’m a big guy ( 6’2” 230lbs ) I wore these for about 8 hrs straight standing, walking and no discomfort or tired painful feet at the end of the day. I would highly recommend these boots for any occasion or work. Superb comfort and great looking boots 👍

Simply awesome. The reputation lives up to the name. These are comfortable and rugged. They are well made which is expected, but the fit is near perfect.

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Welding shop attached to my house. Not as easy to pull off/on as I thought. Shall see in a few months.BUT...Super tough Great soles(wife resistant no idiot heel to catch) Super comfy with a decent sock like Dewalt or Smartwool. I'm in Costa Rica. Traction without heels and soles that dont keep everything with them is a MUSTGet them. I've had all you can imagine. These are way up there and, correct to size 12. Super importantMy go to were generally a Georgia boy wellington. These are similar in a cut/stretch on= shoeBbootIf I like them as well in 3-4 months I'll buy 4 more pair and then call the backhoe to bury me in the clean ones in a few years.5 months...I'm all in. These things are super.Added a front pull tab because I'm old.

I am a big fan of these boots. I really like the look and utility of Chelsea boots, but I struggle to find ones that look good and wear well. Too often they are too tight and have tiny little pulls that make getting them on a challenge. I am able to grip the pulls on these and slide them on without a struggle. I was initially afraid they would be too loose, but after a month of wearing them they stay on and don’t feel sloppy. What’s better is I can walk in them for miles, stand in the shop working for hours without sore feet, or wear them casually at a pub. The uppers show no wear yet, but my one gripe is the white soles got scuffed and stained pretty quickly. All in all, this is one of only a few boots that I’ve considered 5-stars. Well done!Final update: after two years of wearing these often, they have finally worn through the soles (they now squish like a sponge in puddles). While they loosened up a bit, they are still a well-fitting boot and remain comfortable. Perhaps the best boot I’ve owned for everyday use. Shocking, the boot pulls are intact, even after my puppy chewed on them. I’ll gladly replace them with the same pair.

True to size. Holds up to a hard working man.

Good solid boots

I ordered a half-size bigger and they are perfect feet. These shoes have good support and structure. I have always had problems with getting the right shoes but these ones fit!

They are perfect fit. Lovely leather, and I really like this color. I am thinking of ordering a 2nd pair of these boots. All I can say is Wow!!!