New Balance Men's 412 V1 Alloy Toe Industrial Shoe, Gray/Royal, 11.5 X-Wide

I got 8 months out of these before the leather on the top of the toe started to open up at the seem.Currently im still wearing these but after 8 months as i bought them back in AprilOther then needing some new cushioning which i haven't in the past 2 months as i normally buy some, i dont depend on the manufactured insoles to support my feet so to me them wearing out is not a big deal they dont really effect the shoe overall, easily replaceable with some new inserts. I work in a warehouse on a 3rd shift (9pm-6am) and im on my feet aside a forklift 70% of the night, the work we do is sorting and shipping car and truck parts, so i work around heavy metal containers, long flat metal racks, large paneled boxes with car hoods, and many other types of parts.What im saying is my feet get dinged, swiped, bumped, ect,. all night long, the steel toe does its job, i had a rotor land on my toe a couple of times, not like dropped but fallen over onto and the shoes were solid. The shoe overall is very comfortable its light, it fits very well, it dont feel heavy or heavier because of the steel toe, its very balanced, hence the name, lol Anyways after about end of 7 months into 8 months about the only thing other then needing a new cushion as i said is nothing to replace, the part where the concern is, at the seem of the toe, the leather came up or loose rather and over time as i kept hitting the toe with stuff.Other then that which can be glued back, the shoe is in pretty good shape, im going to order me a new pair for the new year, but in my opinion this is a great work shoe, very reliable and durable.

I thought these were going to be the dark steel toe equivalent to the (spicy bois) white new balance dad sneaks but these are surprisingly comfortable and more handsome than I thought they would be. The slip resistance is nice and the shoes are very light in comparison to other steel/composite toe shoes I've ever worn. I actually bought another dressier pair of work shoes and had considering returning these but based on their looks, the relatively impressive first few wears, and the other steel/composite toe kicks I've seen my co-workers rock, I'd consider them a keeper.

I work in a hangar and on the flight line so I stand on my feet/walk 8 hrs a day so I need a comfortable, not heavy, steel toe shoe. I have had the timberland in the past but wanted to try a new brand, so my search led to this pair of new balance. I have had them for about a month now so this is my review so far.Very nice looking shoe. Meets the safety standards. Insole wasn't that comfortable but I have special inserts I have to use anyways so I can't really tell you how the insoles that come with it are actually are. They aren't too heavy compared to some of the other steel toe shoes I have had. They are comfortable and wearing in just fine. No sore toes from where the box toe starts, nothing like that.Overall at this point I definitely recommend these shoes. I am pretty tough on my shoes and so far these are withstanding my abuse, lol.6 month update: shoes did ok with wear, the inside heel area started to rub and deteriorate, couple possibly be the way I walk or maybe the shoes or are a little big, either way this was the first pair that did this, so think it was more related to the shoe. Overall it isn't a bad shoe but probably won't buy them again. With so many different choices out there, will continue to try others. So far i would have to say the Timberlane have been the best safety shoe for me so far...

The product arrived via fast delivery (before 8 am next day). I wonder if Amazon knows that this product is likely to be needed for work and therefore offers extra fast delivery. The shoe fits great. The sole does not have any arch support but thankfully, it can be replaced easily with another insole. I bought the black and grey which looks very non-discrete and low maintenance. It's bulkier than a running shoe but not as much as a hiking shoe. The leather upper should hold up better than nylon uppers. NB has a reputation for making shoes that are good for your feet so that's another reason for going with this shoe. I purchased another competing shoe but the fit and quality for NB was better. I expect to be walking around industrial environments in my profession so this shoe should serve me well for travel as well.

I have to wear safety toe shoes every day so they have to be comfortable. These are not super heavy either. Good looking and durable as well. Highly recommended.

I've been wearing these about a year or more. I wear them everyday for work, and they have held up remarkably . Once the soles are replaced they are very comfy. Also the treads are super grippy even after walking many many miles in them. Once these finally wear out I will be buying another pair! Blew my heavy Doc martens out of the water in all aspects, and now they just collect dust in the closet. You need these shoes well worth the price!

Overall I'd say I'm satisfied but not especially happy with the shoes. They're reasonably comfortable but not super supportive. I will say that my feet feel quite safe in these as there is reinforced plastic on the back of the heel and the toe protection goes pretty far back.I've had the shoes for a little over a year now and have used them pretty hard but they haven't been abused like my boots have. The rip stop material on top is not abrasion resistant and several holes have worked their way through the material. The outer sole seems to be the most durable part of the shoe as there's barely any wear on them even after walking over rocks, pebbles and asphalt for the majority of year. The heel material has worn all the way through to the fiber board as there is no heel counter or reinforcement at all. They get wet very easily, so if you plan on wearing these during a rainy day, bring some fresh socks.A decent shoe that I'd only honestly recommend if you like the look of them and they're on sale. At $100, you can get some decent quality shoes or boots that will last just as long and maybe longer and offer more support. They make more sense at the $60 to $70 price I got them at.

Durable. Comfortable. Weather friendly. Soles are good on your feet.