Ad Tec Men's 9" Packer Tumbled Leather Lacer Work Boots for Men, Chestnut - Plain Soft Toe, Moderate Mens Hiking Boots

My favorite boots

Hands down some of the best boots I’ve owned in a while.

Great boots! I wear them almost every day! They are really comfortable for being a cowboy heel boot but I love the insert. The size was true to size for me. I wear 13 for almost everything and this was no different, the only downsides is my toes get cold slightly in the winter as I wear dress socks and the tassel kinda frays out unruly. The last gripe is heel block looks a little wonky like it was manufactured incorrectly but eh not a deal breaker. Great boots and they do well on slippery surfaces for the style. Best price for logger boots around

Bought my last pair in June of 2022. After over two years of daily wear, they finally gave up the ghost. That is a lot better than I can say for the last pair of Double H boots I bought. The Aeroglide soles crapped out after less than six months. Sometimes the cheap Chinese junk is a little better.

Would give negative stars if available. Boots arrived today, upon opening box I could tell right away the boots were used. Dirt all over the stitching, heels worn down and wear on inside of boots. Absolutely ridiculous. Will not buy from again or recommend

December 2016, I picked up a pair of lacer/packer boots from Durango and wore them up until March of 2018. They were the most comfortable boots I've ever owned. I wore the heel into a slant (guess I'm bow-legged) forcing myself to have to think about where and how I place one foot in front of the other. The leather had dried and cracked to which I wore dark-colored socks so that the holes on the top of the boots were less noticeable. It was really an entire thought process just to lace the boots up of a morning. And now I can't find those same boots anywhere. And then I came across these Ad-Tec packer boots. And they had all my requirements: 9-11" shaft, 2"+ heel, dark brown leather, and a thinner rubber sole (I don't like thick, clumsy soles). These boots exceeded my expectations! I remember opening the box and the smell of the oiled leather eminated from underneath the wax paper. Ahh, I wish I had had a way of bottling the smell up. They've got a cushioned tongue and inserts so they're extra comfor table and supportive when breaking them in. I walk and stand on finished concrete floors (sometimes wet) at my job and did not have to worry about slipping. I've only had these boots in my possession since Saturday and yesterday, I worked a 10 hour day and put in close to 30,000 steps (I know, thank you) and these boots were not uncomfortable at any point in the day.10/10 would recommend.

Wasn't sure what to expect when I opened the box, I generally don't buy footwear via catalog, online or otherwise. These were a pleasant surprise. The leather is heavy, supple & generously oiled. The soles are sewn & the heels nailed, The fit was great right from the box and they required no break-in. I don't care for 'lace kilts' so I removed them. As I write this I've had the boots over a month so any defects have had ample time to show, and they're basically fine.Pros: The leather is stout, the stitching sound, padded tongue is a perk, the last they're made on is true to size, the laces are strong and of generous length.Cons: These are water resistant, but not waterproof; in a downpour you'll get wet feet. The soles aren't holding up to rough concrete or asphalt & I'll be visiting a boot repair shop soon. The heels are wearing down quickly though that's probably me, I've always been rough on footwear; a pair of heel taps will help.Summary: Given that these cost under $100, I have to say they're well worth the money. Re-learning how to walk on Western heels was a kick. I haven't priced replacement soles & heels but at least these can be repaired, I've thrown away a lot of boots & shoes over the years because of bonded soles...

Pro: Nice Looking Was Looking for a Strong Suport Boot for a Bad ankle and this lace up boot seemed to fit, after "Break in time." Nice Color". Took me 4 times to find the right size but was able to return and quikly recived my refund each time, good company.CON:Having worn the boots 3 months now, I am finding leather has streached making the boot almost a half size bigger, the inner sole worn down needing a new insert for adjustment, the leather of the ankle shaft is not heavy enough to be supportive and there is no arch support.In the endI am left wondering if these are "really from the AD TEC company, " did I end up with an brand knock off want to be, or is it just the way this shoe is desinged to be and I was epecting too much. anyway i look at it I personally will not Buy these boots or from this company again.