I have been wearing and using the Base Rafting Top boots in out of my workshop for a number of weeks now and as a tradesman I am very impressed, with them being 100% metal free they are very lightweight and comfortable yet still feel very protective and secure. The large tongue and padded heel add great ankle support and the reinforced puncture resistant sole is ideal for working around a messy workshop, that regrettably my little shed is. All in all a brilliant work boot that i can highly recommend.