Skechers for Work Men's Synergy Ekron Alloy Toe Work Shoe

When I first put them on I thought they'd left the hard toe out by mistake so I took them off and banged one with a hammer. Nope, didn't forget. I wore these around as regular shoes the first couple of days so they'd break in and my feet get used to them but they never were uncomfortable before wearing to work. At the end of my first day of work they'd gotten uncomfortable on the bottoms of my feet from friction so I went back to my other work boots for a couple of rainy days (they're waterproof) and continued to wear them outside of work and when I wore them to work again the slipping of my feet on the insoles had stopped and had gelled to my foot like a glove. Now they feel like I'm wearing running shoes except that at the end of the day my feet still feel fine instead of fatigued like with other shoes. I average 10k steps on concrete per day, carrying heavy objects, pushing/pulling heavier objects, up and down on a forklift dry and wet conditions and whatever the weather temps is the temps I'm in .I gave my first pair a few days of working to see how they hold up to the beating my shoes are exposed to everyday before deciding on a second pair or something else and since other than dusty looking they look like out of the box new I decided on a second pair, but a 1/2 size larger because they were out of the original size I purchased. Turns out the 1/2 size bigger didn't have the friction on my feet problem the first pair did and now I alienate them frequently.My first day with my second pair a steel cart (about 800 pounds) got dropped and it caught the tip of my brand new shoe grrr but only scuffed the leather (pleather?) top and a small cut not even all the way to the alloy.These shoes are so comfortable a don't feel the need to take them off the very second I leave work but actually don't mind wearing them to the store, but grass right after work, whatever.The soles are very grippy but not to the point where they will cause joint pain when stepping side to side, twisting positions and other activities where grip and slide both come into play.I put safety yellow lock laces into both pairs to make them even more comfortable as well as brightening them up even more.I'm amazed at how comfortable AND durable they are, especially given the price. When I spent under $100 for work shoes I always got 1 or the other, if either, in the past.If you're in a warehouse setting and put a lot of steps in every work day these are a definite contender to consider.

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Like many of you, I have had the Timberland Pro shoes that are very similar to these. The thing with the Timberlands, they were incredibly comfortable right out of the box. I could wear them for 12-15 hours at a time & my feet wouldn't hurt 1 bit. They were spectacular for a construction site or driving or walking, whatever. The 1st pair lasted a couple years. Unfortunately, pair # 2 & 3, the soles cracked at right around the 4 to 7 month period. Obviously Timberland had a quality control issue. I know they have a good warranty, but I wasn't going to risk it on pair #4. So I bought these. The Skechers required about 8-10hrs to break in. Wasn't happy about that. My feet were hurting that day! They are great looking & are holding up great, HOWEVER, the right side has developed a squeak with every step. It is so annoying! They are good work shoes, looks fantastic & seem to be wearing well & the price point was really nice, but my next pair will be the Timberland's again. I'll deal with the warranty if I have to. These Skechers just aren't as comfy to wear all day as my Timberland's. However if you've read this far, your still interested in the Skechers. They are a very good work shoe. I can work a 12hr+ shift & my feet are fine, but for me, the Timberlands are a little more comfortable.

*pictures are of the same pair bought 4 months ago, just washed one shoe to show you its actual appearance.Other shoes: I tried 5-6 different models of Skechers that are safety-toe rated and this one was my top pick. I reviewed older models (~77055 Crankton first made 2014) and newer models (77183 Greetah made 2018?). The higher the style number, the newer that pair is and the shorter amount of time it's been dry rotting on a shelf somewhere. The Greetah is my #2 only because when I walk I can feel the jagged rubber bottom teeth, which are better for predominately uneven surfaces, and I work on flat hard surfaces, and the toe box/safety metal feels a little under padded for my toes. I have not tried the 77123 (Delleker) but I might try for my follow on pair.Product: Style 77068 BKCC, Black/Charcoal suede, red insole, alloy steel toe=ASTM F2413-2011. I/75 C/75 standards for impact and compression.Feel/cushion/sole/step/sizing:The shoe walls are very plush and make my foot feel snug. The sole is their memory air foam design, which will flatten while you're standing on it and expand back when you step. I definitely recommend a second inside sole if you REALLY want to feel like every step is like a pillow. Or an arch support sole if you need it. I purchased my normal shoe size and the shoe fits well. The toe box gets a little tight with my second insole, but that's expected and goes away once I squish them down from walking. Some shoes' safety toe piece cuts into your toes, this pair does not have it for me.Quality: I wear these shoes for 50hr work weeks, each day I spend few minutes on gravel/quarry stone and red clay, then the rest of the day on data center floors. Shoes have not shown any sign of deteriorating/ tearing/ flattening. There are reviews of the heel cushioning tearing from excessive thumbing the shoes on and off, the bottom soles separating from the rest of the shoe. Just check all those out and determine if your usage level will result in the same shoe failures as those people.Looks: The black suede scheme keeps a low profile for shoes. You could also find a neon green color scheme if that fits your work place. the suede washes easily, as shown in the pictures.Final recommendations: research the style/model # and how old it is, use Amazon wardrobe if possible to try 3 pairs at a time, wall around with mixed pairs on to see if you like the left or right foot's pair. Highly recommend a second insole of you like a plush sole feeling.

still wearing them today. Came on to buy another exact same pair and apparently the listing has been deleted tho :(

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