Originally Posted by nigelcobalt

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.