I've spent 200 on ecco's. They didn't last through one season of walk arounds in glycol. Sole's cracked. They were very comfortable. Right now I've been wearing dockers PROPOSAL - Black at Dockers Shoes.com

At first, they weren't so comfortable, but after a nice pair of insoles and some breaking in, they are incredible. No metal, no problems. I wear ariat ropers in the winter.