Cat Footwear Men's Revolver Pull-on Soft Toe Work Boot, Brown, 9.5 Wide Review

My old 250$ boots only lasted 3 years.So I shopped around and found these.I’m on my feet all day I’m 5”9 205 lbs.These are great on my feet and after 12 hours of being on my feet they never hurt.Great product for its price.It’s a must .

I was in need of some winter boots. We got hit with an anomalous snowfall and subzero conditions and I found myself trekking around in New Balance Cross Trainers which weren't cutting it. I originally started looking for insulated winter boots and realized that those would be wasted. We just don't get cold enough on the West coast to justify spending $100 plus on winter boots. Then i started looking at high top hikers and realized that I wasn't interested in those either. My search lead me to these CAT Revolvers.I've owned 2 previous pairs of CATS in my life, but never a pair like this. I loved the simplicity and versatility of owning a pair of leather boots which were ultimately the alternative to rubber gum boots.I'm a size 11 and these fit me perfectly right out of the gate. I wore cotton socks and had absolutely no issues breaking them in. I'd say within a day of use they were good to go. Prior to use I used a silicone boot spray and applied 1 layer. I made sure to thoroughly coat the entire boot with the spray and left them for 24 hours to cure.I've been wearing these almost daily in our slushy ice conditions. I've not been shy...i've purposely slugged through the slush and muck in an attempt to capture my youth. These boots still look fantastic and are getting a patina to them which I welcome. I wear tactical cargo pants made out of ripstop as my staple pants and these do not look out of place with them. I tuck the pant legs OVER the boot and they look like regular dockers to the untrained eye. Our streets freeze at around 1600 hours and i've managed to walk around our unplowed neighbourhood without falling. I feel confident in my footing and I really enjoy wearing these boots.Here's the catch. If you are the thermal underwear, wool sock, type of person...these may not be for you. I don't mind having my feet a bit chilly as these are not lined in any way like Winter boots. I don't feel uncomfortable....but they offer as much insulation from the cold as a pair of rubber boots. For my feet i've always been a size 11 in runners and I found that these fit me perfectly. I have slightly wide feet and I had no issues getting into these. I found that the right boot was a little bit stickier than the left, but thats probably got more to do with my biology than the boots. Over time the boots stretched a bit and allowed for seamless entry/exit.I had zero issues driving in these boots. My wife's vehicle is a 2012 Mazda 5 with an automatic transmission....I drive a 2016 Mazda 6 with a manual transmission. I had no issues in the Mazda 5. I also had no issues in my Mazda 6 operating the clutch and manipulating the pedals as I drove. This surprised and pleased me greatly.The build quality on these boots is awesome! I was torn between these CATS and a pair of Doc Martens with cordura uppers. I'm glad I went for the all leather cats....there's something about the leather that just feels better. I like the soles and grip, I like the design, and I even like the CAT logo on the pull tabs.At the time of this review I paid $70 USD for these boots. In my opinion, I would have paid $100 USD for this boot and been perfectly satisfied. These are a good deal and I'd definitely buy them again.UPDATE 2017-04-02I spent last month in Brampton, Ontario.....where it actually snows...and its actually cold. These boots were my staples and they performed flawlessly. I was even complimented on them by family who were surprised that a West Coaster had the foresight to bring boots. The love affair with these boots continues.

So, I have seen this in other reviews and will re-enforce what others have said:I normally wear a 10. I ordered a 10.5 W.I also always wear Murino wool boot socks (winter and summer - try it and you will know why)When they arrived, I could barely get my foot it... I mean it really took a minute and quite a struggle to even get my foot into the boot. They squeezed on the sides, they squeezed on the top of my foot, I could barely wear them let along walk or work. I wore them for about 10 minutes before I had to take them off. I almost put them back in the box to send back.The next day, I wore them for a couple of hours before I had to take them off.The next few nights I would put them on after work and wear them until it was time to go to bed (flexing them while I was wearing them).About 3 days later, I put them on and my foot slipped right in. the boots had stretched enough so they were snug but comfortable.About 3 days after that, they had become my favorite boots. I can wear them all day, work, hiking, driving, they are just really comfortable.The tread is wide so I will pick up the occasional pebble but other than that, I have no complaints. Highly recommended.

Boots needed to be broken in but other than that they are comfortable and fit well.

This boot appeared to be well made but there were several scuff markings on the boots that made them used. A polish had been applied that was oily and in a color darker than the boots. The packing material around the boots had absorbed this oily covering so when we removed the boots we got it on our hands and clothing. The smell was strong like petroleum. The boots appeared well made and maybe in the future will give this manufacturer another try. Hopefully this was a one off. We have already reordered and purchased an Ariat boot for now.Followup to first reviewThis boot purchase has been a nightmare. We decided to keep the boot and applied leather conditioner which proved after several applications to improve the scuff marks. This boot is now staining every pair of socks and no amount of bleach applications has been able to remove the stains which is the same color as the outside leather of the boots. Whatever the product that is creating this stain it has caused a topical reaction to the skin with blisters. These blisters are only where the staining of the sock occurs.. After spending hundreds of dollars trying to get a good quality leather boot for work we thought we had found it in this boot. The first order for this boot was just perfect but not so with this second order. After three months wearing this boot it is now too late to return. The staining starting appearing when the heat rose which created the sweat of the feet and the staining and blisters. The first pair of this same boot after two years of wear never produced this problem. I don't know what the manufacturer did or maybe the supplier of the material but this is not a healthy situation. No I don't recommend this boot for anyone who needs a good quality dependable work boot. Buyer beware.