Skechersmens Mariner

Update 5/26/19: I just bought my second pair of these boots. I still have the original pair and they are super comfortable and have held up well. I decided to purchase another pair even though the originals are still in good shape. There are a few bits of stitching coming loose around the toe seam so I figured I'd pick up another pair now before they ended up being discontinued - plus the price just dropped over $10. This new pair will be used for work and the originals will be downgraded for casual wear on the weekends or when not at work.These are still the most comfortable pair of boots I have ever owned and I am 63 years old and have worn a shoe style boot pretty much my entire adult life. If you like a wide width boot look no further.Original Review: These boots are awesome. They fit perfect, are super comfortable, not too hot in warm weather and look great. I had a pair in black that I got from a local store a few years ago and the finally wore out. I was intent on getting the same pair but could not find them and I searched the net for a long time. Problem was I did not know the model by name. Then I came across these and could tell the were the same model I had before, just not available in black. It took a while before my size was available too since I needed the Extra Wide width. With the EEE width I was able to go with an 11.5 versus 12 inch which makes for a great fit for me.I am so pleased with how the look. I was not sure about the brown, but it's much more of a distressed leather look which I like. I actually like them better than the black ones I owned previously. I wear jeans pretty much all the time, and they go together well. I can only assume they will wear as well as the last pair. If things go south too soon I will update my review.For now though. I can't recommend these enough. Great boot.

The pair in the photo was purchased in 2011. The glue failed recently, otherwise this is a great shoe. So great that i ran the model number and found the same exact shoe - 13 years later.I separated the upper from the midsole. All of the stitching was in great shape, the steel shank was still well anchored, the soles are in fantastic shape. I glued them back together with carpenter's contact cement (the glues intended for shoes don't work), and they're back on the road. I bought 2 more pairs to ensure i'll have this model til i'm dead.The hefty sole and steel shank support well enough to prevent/rehab fasciitis in my feet. Not so with running shoes. Boots offer great support, and weigh a ton. These are the best of both worlds. I oil my shoes with mink oil regularly. It darkens them, but it's worth the longevity. The final photo is the new, oiled shoe next to the 13 year old version.I own hand made shoes from Oregon and Vietnam. I love the stitched, leather approach to shoe construction, but cobblers are thin on the ground these days - and they come at a premium. I bought 4 pairs of shoes this go around, and spent less than one pair of handcrafted footwear. Don't pull your shoes off by prying on the soles, it separates the glued upper from the midsole; oil your leather shoes to preserve them; and glue your modern shoes back together when they come apart. Invest the extra cash. :)Like all things fine that the old world enjoyed, lesser materials and expertise have changed the face of craftsmanship. Shoes aren't what they used to be, but this modern version is handsome and durable. Would that we could say the same for art, architecture, manners...

Nice shoe. Comfort and cost efficient as advertised. However, the product description states that these shoes are reinforced with a “Steel” toe. This is “FALSE”. If you are looking for a work shoe with a “Steel” toe, these are NOT for you. If you’re looking for a comfortable shoe to wear, I recommend.

I bought these boots for work. I work in a kitchen where we don't use mats. That means they not only need to be comfortable for up to 12 hours of standing on a tile floor, they need to be easy to clean.I get a great discount on "shoes for crews" and I have a reasonably decent pair, but the non-skid treads on those are so fine that any food falling on the ground gets mashed up and caked into the tread and they are very time consuming to clean. Plus, walking around on cakes of floor-food negates all skid resistance and causes great discomfort, as my tarsals uncomfortably spread every time I put my weight on one foot.This pair of Sketchers boots has a full inch of knobby-tread sole under the ball of the foot. The advantage that gives me comes into play every time I need to enter a dining area and not leave little floor cakes here and there. I have a gait that causes most sole-rubbers to grind away under the big toe after only a couple of months. An $80 pair of Caterpillar boots barely lasts me a year, but these, passed the needle test (measuring how far I can push a sewing needle into the sole to predict hardness and durability).The leather is about a 4/5 on the quality scale. It looks great and breaks in after a couple of hours of initial wear making for not only a comfortable fit, but a very nice looking boot that I would even wear on a date and be confident about my level of dress. The downside of the leather is that it's only 2mm thick with the suede side out. The first time I set foot on a salted winter sidewalk I expect to have permanent white stains along the sides, and winter just showed up.Just a bit of advice, for the person who bought these for kitchen wear and had a problem keeping their footing, whenever you get a new pair of boots with high rubber hardness you may want to take some sandpaper to the bottom of the sole before taking that first step on a slick surface. Also, using a razor blade to cut an X into each knob will go a long way toward increasing your grip.

Decent shoe. This is my second pair. I like the boot style sole as it provides a bit better stability for this older person out doing yard work.