These appear to be solid shoes, slipped on very easily, but are one size too large and have been returned for a smaller size. I'm looking forward to having the correct size, as these really appear to be good work shoes. Two weeks later... Further to the above, I normally use a size 13 shoe. I returned the size 13 Nautilus items and exchanged them for the next full size down, a size 12. I've used them virtually every day since then and provided I use good work socks, these boots are brilliant. They are extremely easy to get on, feel solid and robust, and above all, are very comfortable. Update January '17. Don't expect these shoes to ever wear out. That should be good news, but it isn't. These shoes will fall apart and disintegrate a long time before they have a chance to wear out. If you need them for twelve months or less, they may be good.   I'm very disappointed to honest.