Ariat Men’s Catalyst VX Brown MetGuard Round Composite Toe Zip and Velcro Work Boot

Just a bit larger than I expected maybe by half a size

They may seem a little bulky but they aren't. They are very comfortable with excellent support. They may be a tad on the heavy side but not enough to tell a difference. This is my 3rd pair. Not because of poor quality but because my work place buys us a pair every year. This is my 3rd pair out of 4 years. The only reason I didn't get them all 4 years is the safety shoe vendor didn't have my size last year (COVID 19) I'll admit I probably wouldn't buy 3 pairs in 4 years if I had to pay for them, but I'd definitely get a new pair every other year. I gave my old pair to my nephew they were still in great shape. It takes a couple of weeks to break them in but it's not painful at all they are adjustable with the velcro. I never had a pair of Ariat until I guess 3 or 4 years ago. We had a bunch of new hires come in to the plant with them. I laughed at them and asked them if they were storm troopers or motocross riders. I told them to go get some Hytest slip ons. That's my other pair and they are comfortable and lighter but the Ariat boots are just as comfortable and they are more rugged. I'll be honest Hytest we're my boot of choice until all the new guys told me to try this boot. I couldn't believe it and I admitted to those guys they were right. So now I have my Hytest as my back up boot. It's good to rotate if u can. These are the best boots I've ever worn. I'm 49 and I've been in a heavy industrial work environment for 30 years and these are bu far MY FAVORITE METATARSAL boot. My all time favorite was the old Justin wellington but no one let's their employees wear just steel toes. I use to hate METATARSAL boots until I found these

I bought the boots 6 months ago and coming apart by the metgaurd. Not real happy for the price of the boots. Now I have to spend more money to fix them

I assumed there would be laces under the met cover and there is not. Only the Velcro straps. I happen to have big feet but skinny legs and they do not tighten enough to close around my leg. This makes the boot clunk back and fourth as I walk on the upper. Like a cowboy boot which isn’t what I had in mind. I’ve had them about two weeks and will deal with it but once these wear out I’ll be looking for an option with laces for my next pair of boots.

I Love these Boots From day 1 my feel have felt great. No blisters, no rolled ankles, easy to get on and off, its like the boot forms to fit your feet lol I will always have a pair of these. I've been wearing my boots since 5/18 its 1/21 im just now ordering a new pair.

This is the 3rd pair that I have purchased this is a perfect boot for heavy duty welding environment.

Good boots

I'm a coal miner for over 35yrs this is one of the only boots that lasted me a year . Like the boots but the price is hard on the check book.

I purchased these boots about 5 months ago and from week one my feet hurt terribly. I figured that they just needed to be broken in so I have continued to wear them. I should have returned them. My toes have now developed Calluses. The bottoms of my feet now hurt daily and it’s the worst when I wake up in the morning. I have developed a pretty painful case of plantar fasciitis. I’ve tried thick wool socks but that only helps a little bit. Maybe I need to get insoles? My job consists of walking on cement most of the day in a steel warehouse. It’s not strenuous at all. The toes are falling apart and the metguard is becoming exposed. I’ve always been a big fan of Ariat but these boots will be a pass next time around. Sorry

Bought these in the spring to replace another pair of Ariat lace ups. Disappointed that they do not fit as tight as a lace up, but made do for the money I paid. The leather has stayed waterproof, however they have developed pinholes in the heel that will let water in. After 6 months, the Velcro is starting to get weak, but the zippers have been the main disappointment. They have gotten stiff with use and now one has snapped and will no longer zip. The are nice boots but just not worth the money.

These boots are the most comfy boots I ever had I’m on my feet at lest 10 hrs a day an my feet never hurt but the insole is falling apart now an now the boots are not as comfy

I work for a city water and sewer department. I have had these boots since early September and they haven't been waterproof for a couple months. The bottom velcro straps won't stay secure and the liner in the right boot has been pulling out with my foot. If you like to replace boots every 4-6 months then these are great but if you want them to last a year then dont buy these.

I bought these as a deviation from red wing because I find their boots heavy and I wanted to branch out before I got too set in my ways. I cannot express how great these boots are. I’m a welder and having the 8” on them helps a lot. The soles are very nice. I will be VERY upset if they ever discontinue these boots.

Not a bad boot so far. Works well for welding and torching. Water proof is only good to the middle strap. I thought is was all the way up like my old boots but it's not. All in all I would order again. I hope maybe in the future they make them water proof all the way up the boot for the money you spend.

I bought these a couple months ago. Turns out they were about half a size or maybe even a full size to big. I’m only giving them four stars because I couldn’t just send them back and swap them out for the right size. Customer service told me I would have to completely refund and reorder them to get the right size. But I used my one time 10% discount to cover the cost of the express shipping. So Instead of sending them back I bought some dickies work socks to help fill them out and I love them. Even with the inconvenience I will probably buy a second pair just to keep in storage for when these finally give out.

I first bought these in Nevada, on a vacation, mind you.
I am a ready mix driver, I am in acid, mud, water, uneven ground. These are the best things since peanut butter. My feet stay dry, warm, and breathe in the summer, I work anywhere from 6-16 hous a day, comfortable all day. I just bought my second pair and am waiting for them to come in. 2+ yrs. Best money ever spent. Thank you ARIAT.

My pair just arrived. I usually get Matterhorn miner boots( the tiger toe outlasts the boot but last pair I got really bothered my right foot after the steel toe shifted. No matter what boot I’ve tried my right foot hurts. Put these on today and after a couple hours no pain in the right foot. They look cool too and easy off and on for climbing in and out of my sleeper in truck.

I bought these boots 4 months ago and they are superior to other boots. I work in stone machining,which means these boots are put to the test. Other waterproof boots fail after 2 months in constantly we t conditions. These boots are still holding up great and i work 60- 100+ hrs a week. Do yourself a favor and by a pair.

I have had these a few months; I go thru a lot of boots; these are really well made and comfortable with the zipper on the side they are easier to to get in and out of; one of the best pair I have owned