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

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.

These have been my favorite pair of boots and was such a great price. Easily best money spent in 2019- not kidding. They are comfy and longer shaft which I love. They make me feel like I"m over 6ft but I'm just 5'9.5. The leather is not sturdy but so soft so you do want to take care of these. They're too nice to do hard work in in my opinion. I mink oil them every other time I wear them so the snow/salt doesn't damage the leather.I forgot to add that it took two tries to get the right sizing as I initially ordered 12 but found them somewhat tight so going up a size to a 13 help me. Yeah my feet are kind of on the big side.

These are a very nice heavy duty attractive well-made boot. They run a little bit small but they put in such a heavy insert. He just switched him to a later insert and they are perfect. I highly recommend them. My husband wears his boots and he wears them hard. And they have held up very well.

Great boots, great service! I bought these for cowboy action costuming, but they are so comfy I'm wearing them all the time. I must have double clicked, because the day after the first pair arrived, I got a second pair. I called for a return label, my wife printed it out, I taped it to the box, and I mailed from our nearby post office. No charge! You can't go wrong with service like that!

You’d be hard pressed to find a comparable boot for the value. I have had two pairs of these and would buy two more if I ever need to. I absolutely demolished one pair while working in road construction, but the second pair I have taken special care of and can tell that after two years of work and play, they’re going to last at least that much longer. The full grain leather is no joke, and with a surprising, very brief break-in period, they’re sure to be one of your go-to’s for work or casual comfort. I have one gripe - they don’t come in black!

I don't normally write reviews, who has time for opinions after all? That aside I'm writing this one cause these boots deserve it. I bought them just before hitting the road on a 4600 mile bike trip. I wore them a few days and they broke in nicely, fit great with a variety of socks, tie up well and from the box felt like good quality. Well it was TN and NC in May so it F#%$ing rained. It would not be the South without it. They got soaked, muddy, hot, and cold. I rode to FL and then to AR, back to TN. I lived in them, drank in them, partied in them, and rode in them. They work great on a bike, are sturdy, and dry quickly if they get wet. They ARE ONLY water resistant, but after nearly 3 weeks living in them, in some of the worst conditions, they were amazing and I intend to wear them for the foreseeable future.

Serviceable riding boots, super comfortable (broke in in about a day) and stylish enough for casual friday wear at work. Great stitching and materials. I took a chance at this price point, and was not disappointed- a great value.

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...

Fantastic quality! However too narrow for me. If you are size Adidas 9 go for 9.5 for these boots, in my opinion.

Good boots but bad tongue design, not efficient enough.

I LOVED THE STYLE BUT IT WAS TO SMALL STILL NICE PRODUCT