CATFootwear Men's Premier 8 Safety Boots, Black Black Black, 9 UK

The most durable hard wearing boots I’ve ever worn, working in the rail industry these boots get a hard time every shift. My last pair have lasted me over 4 years. An now needed to be replaced. Yes the cost maybe high but it’s worth every penny for the protection they provide not only the composite toe cap that is as strong as a steel toe cap but also the midsole protection that I have to have in a pair of boots for work. They are so easy to put on either like me just by tying the laces every time or you could use the zip on the inside side of the boot, they are really comfortable to wear and are great in all weathers. Keeping your feet warm and dry and the slip resistant sole helps in the bad weather too. The boots feel weighty when you pick them up but once you’re wearing them they are almost like carpet slippers. I would highly recommend these boots to anyone who works in a hard environment I.e. construction work, Highways or the Rail industry, Yes there are cheaper boots but what cost would you put on protection for your feet???

Great quality pair of boots. Best I've had but also the most expensive. Very heavy in comparison to most safety boots but I would imagine more durable also.I noticed most negative comments surround the zip so time will tell how that lasts but personally I have a fairly narrow but long foot so getting in and out of the boots is pretty easy despite them going well above the ankle and I hardly use the zip.

These are a solid made of work boots. On my second pair of these now. I got a year out of the last pair and really they only failed as I didn’t look after the leather. They are comfortable straight out the box with 1-2 12 hour shifts these are broken in and shaped to your foot.These run big and I have sized down in these one full size from previous boots. The toe box is quite wide. Only things I can say in a slightly negative light is the stitching wears out near the ball of your ankle next to the zip eventually and they are a heavy boot when you initially put them on, after a few days in them you really don’t notice. Used 6days a week 12hours a day in heavy use.

They take some wearing in around the ankles due to the reinforcement but other than that they're very comfortable from pretty much the first wearing.UpdateStill a comfortable pair of boots but the sole split down the middle on the left boot and the right one is following suit, there appears to be metal plate in the sole which has also split in half, I've glued the sole back together using an industrial adhesive but I don't think the fix is going to last. The only real failure of those boots that I have experienced is that the soles are fragile, that said the anti slip element of the soles is excellent and that I can certainly praise. These boots can and should be a 5 star product, if Cat fix the issues with the soles they'll be phenomenal.Update 2Adhesive did not hold, I have tried multiple adhesives none stick. I contacted Caterpillar, they offered me a replacement product of my choosing (up to the value I spent on these) as they no longer make these, I picked the boots I want (which to be honest I'm not that thrilled with but they do) and they sent the wrong ones, I'm now in dispute with Caterpillar to get what I asked for. Bottom line adviod these boots and Caterpillar like the plague.

Only been using them for a month but theas boots have broken in well and are comfortable to wear. The leather is of pretty decent quality keeping out water and the cold. Plenty of support. The side zipper makes them easy to remove but might break in a years time if your taking them on and off repeatedly

These were bought to replace an old version Caterpillar work boot which lasted for years,The new boots are really well made & very sturdy...and very comfortable with a cushioned insole. Thinsulate 200g lining gives plenty of warmth, but yet to test their waterproofness.They are quite a wide fit but worn with a thicker sock my foot doesn't move around.

This is my second pair of these cat boots. The last pair lasted 2 hard years. 10 hours a day 5 days a week. They fit like a glove and are as comfy as a pair of boots can get. Only downside is the nubuck stays damp… I got around this by buying boot waterproofer spray in screwdix…highly recommended. And my only other grumble is the zips would play up on my last pair but I put this down to my own fault as I spend most of the day with the zips undone and stretched the boot. But overall the best boots I’ve ever owned. Will only buy these from now on, they may be pricey but as the saying goes “you only get what you pay for”

Great, good price, great quality product, true to size