Vasque Breeze Men's AT GTX Wtrprf Hiking (Open Box)

Because I make my money on my feet, I am extremely picky about shoes. I keep buying Vasque because they are the best overall brand for my line of work (FedEx Ground delivery.) These are my go-to for Winter. They're really waterproof & the fully gusseted tongue keeps my feet dry even when I have to step out into a 4" deep PNW puddle. They provide great ankle stability and the megagrip sole keeps me steady on wet pavement, wet metal, wet wood, even wet sealed concrete. Only wet granite tile has given me trouble and I dare you to find me a shoe that can handle that. The midsole has just enough cushion, but is rigid enough to keep a firm footing. They're much lighter than traditional work boots, which is a huge help when you're constantly pressed for time, and the uppers are insulated enough to keep your toes warm while remaining breathable enough to not get hot and soggy when the going gets sweaty (shout out to all you 3rd floor apartment dwellers who think it's cute to order 140 lb mattresses.) It does take quite a few miles to break in the area around the ball of the foot to where it has enough flex to handle running up stairs, and they aren't as comfy at the Breeze Lt Gtx I wear during Summer, but then again, running isn't exactly advisable when it's icy and slick. They also aren't suited for people with wide feet, but I love them for my narrow ones They don't last as long as I would like for the full price, but are well worth it when they go on sale. You might feel differently, since my usage is much harder and prolonged than most people who would buy these.