I probably have only myself to blame for this mix up but it deserves a review. These shoes are exactly as billed, light. They feel comfortable but are not made of substantial material at all. I bought them for the purpose of doing heavy work and it is clear upon receipt they would not hold up. I didn't need to wear them to figure it out so I returned them immediately. Amazon's refund policy is great so no problems there. I think I'll go for the Rocky S2Vs or another alternative.