Ozark Trail Ot Men's Putty W/p Hiker

This is my second pair of hiking boots from Wal-Mart and they fit just fine. I got a year from the first pair walking 40 minutes 5 times a week over a rocky and sometimes muddy path. The boot upper held up fine but the sole slit completley in two on one shoe and was cracked on the other. Still for the year they were a good hiking boot.

I originally went to Walmart for the Ozark Trail Peyton Boots because they're cheap ($25). They didn't have my size so I was looking around for another pair of boots to get, as it's winter and I was going away for the weekend in the mountains. I settled on the Putty II based on seeing them in person at the store. I like the fact that they have deep treads on the bottom for stability (deeper than the Peyton) and they look nicer, in my opinion. I wore them on a winter hike in the Catskills and they were great. My feet stayed warm and dry, even being in snow up to my knees at some points. These boots are waterproof and have an anti-microbial aspect to them, although I haven't been able to test that out yet (I've worn them for that 1 hike). Looking forward to wearing them on future hikes or just digging out my car when it snows. Great value too, only $30.

So far seems to be a good pair of boots. I'm an instructor for law enforcement personnel and I wanted something light and confortable that could take the beating of climbing, jumping and constant movement, plus look good with my attire. It appears that this boot meets all the above. Great styling, very comfortable and the price is excellent. Plus shopping wal-mart online was extremely convenient.

I have purchased boots up to four times the price of these but not been any happier. Obviously I cannot address durability as I purchased these only a few months ago. The only problem that I had was the "break-in". It took me about 10 -15 trips of about a mile each to where they are completely comfortable as the upper leather is thick and stiff. They are warm and dry in the snow. I use them for hiking in moderate-to-easy terrain. I generally wear an 11 C or D and the size 11 fit perfectly.

These are the third pair I have owned. All purchased from Walmart. They are comfortable from day one until they are worn out. They are dependable with the rugged soles. I have never slipped or fallen. My feet are not tired at the end of the day. I work on my feet each day of the week. In the past I have purchsed expensive shoes to work in but they could never meet the quality and dependability I receive from these.