Ariat Men's Catalyst VX Bruin Brown Waterproof Wide Square Composite Toe Work Boot

It's the second pair I have ordered. These boots have been used almost every day for the last 18 months. They are worth the price.

These are some of the best boots ive ever paid for, i got 2 hard years out of these soles. I work with thick metal chips, cutting oil, degreaser, along with walking on concrete floors. Sometimes im standing in the same place for 7-8 hours, and they feel great
The leather and rubber toe are still in great condition, i just need a resole and ill be back to wearing them. I would totally buy them again

Bought these boots 2 weeks ago and let me tell you they kill your feet they are the most painful thing I have ever put on will never buy again and I usually only wear ariat boots but I'm going to have to switch to a different brand

So I bought these a few years ago and wore them twice. I have bad knees and these things are heavy but heavy duty too. people on the jobsite made fun of them cuz they looked like something out of the movies!!

Sometimes pay more don't mean that you get a great product,I have a pair for the last 5 months,and make in noises,squeaky bad,really heavy to use ,specially if you use for 14-16 hours,I made a mistake a always used this brand but this one was a mistake,if I had th opportunity,I bought the regular steel toe ,square boots.

I bought the boots 3 weeks ago at boot barn. Left out of town for work, I put them on and the next day I noticed air bubbles coming from the stitching to the sole. Comfortable boot just wish they were waterproof as advertised for the price I paid.

I wanted a good solid work boot, I got that. They fit well and are tough, strong boots....but my feet hurt. Not sure if it's the heavy weight, but my feet THROB for days after. I'm 50-50 on these boots. Great tough boots, hurt my feet. I like them, but I will be buying a different pair of boots next payday. I will still use them, as they are great boots, but I can't LIVE in these.

Comfortable boots, wore for 3 weeks and already leaking on heel, not worth$$

Fell in love with these the first time I put them on!

Bought these boots and I thought I was in a Mad Max Movie, big and heavy! Highly recommend that you wear over the calf socks, otherwise you will tear up your shin...Lesson learned! When I wear them, I feel like I'm ready to conquer whatever task they give me with a beer in hand! I had these boots for almost two years and they are still as tuff as ever! Feels like I'm just breaking them in, not a stitch damage! For $ 300, they better last long!!

Very comfortable boot, hard to break in though, I already gone through 2 pairs in 2 years. First pair came out defective ripped from the heel before the year, luckily under manufacture warranty Ariat replaced them which was awesome. Second pair the handle to get the boot on ripped couple of days after the year, which now I'm out of luck of the manufacture warranty. Now I'm debating on buying my third set I'm just getting 1 year of use off of them, if I can find a way to get them on without struggling I will be very happy because they still look new I work in the office and go out to the field for about 3-4 hours a day, week days only.

I'll admit, they did take a little while for me to adjust to the somewhat bulkiness of the boot. -oddly enough, they aren't that heavy. First day out and they ate the hide off my shins. My fault. No problem, a few pairs of over-the-calf socks fixed that issue. I'm going on 2 years wearing these boots. I usually have 2 pair of boots for winter and summer. This pair does the job for both. I do a lot of walking and standing on asphalt, rough terrain and a lot of mud and water. They're comfy, they always stay dry, and in the wintertime they're a lot warmer than you'd think. Next pair I get will be a half size smaller. They seem to run a tad big. One other thing, get a boot dryer and use it daily. You'll thank me later.

I got these a year ago and through welding, chemicals, saltwater, refinery’s, manufacturing plants they didn’t even break a sweat. And still In perfect condition minus some footwear from walking etc. will probably never wear a different kind of boot ever again. A little stiff but once broken in the most comfortable pair of boots you will ever wear

Bought these at New Years. I do work construction and turn arounds. Very comfortable. But have been working underground pipe for about 4 months and have leaked since day one. Even returned them to the store I got them from and swapped them out second pair still leaks. I don’t think I’ll get this pair again after I wear them out but will still get Arita brand I do love theirs boots.

I'm a pipeliner and I destroy a set of boots about every 6 months. I got extremely excited when I saw these boots. They looked really durable and held on to my foot nicely at fitting and felt good. I bought them 3 weeks ago and couldn't be more unhappy. I'll give any boot a week or 2 to break in, but after 3 weeks my feet are DESTROYED after wearing them all day. I cant wait to get these nightmares off my feet at the end of the day!! They are heavy and make my feet sweat in 40 degree weather. Worst of all the front seam at the top has rubbed sores on my shins through my socks! Also I've never worn an extra wide in any boot. They felt fine during fitting, and aren't tight. But after wearing all day long the composite toe rubs on the outside of my big toe and is so painful!! It's like the boot is too straight and not curved like a boot should be. Also I've never had arch pain in my feet, but after wearing these my arches are even on fire. I can't exactly return a used boot, so ive made a $300 mistake. They seem really durable, but quite obviously weren't made to fit my feet. Maybe I got a pair with something terribly wrong with them, but please think twice before buying these boots! Maybe ariat can make it right. If they do I'll gladly post it.

I bought these boots about a month ago and they already started leaking. I work in a paper mill and my boots are constantly wet, after about three weeks the boots were leaking. Water was getting in thru the middle where the soles meet the leather, on both pairs of the boots in the same spots. I know they’re not rubber water boots, but I never had a pair of boots leak so fast, and cost more than twice as much. Taking them back to the store for a exchange but don’t count on them staying waterproof for too long.

I've went through tons of highend work boots that weren't cheap 200.00 and up. I came across this boot and I've been a fan of Airat and wont wear anything on my feet but airat. But this work boot is a beast rubber guards over steal composite toe with rubber guard on the heel. I'm going on 2 1/2 years and the beating I've put on this boot has absolutely know wear anyway shape or form and its shocking how I examine my boots when I oil them and NO cuts abrasions nothing. The soles and comfort are like No other boot can compare it will meet the demands of any work condition best boot money could buy. Thanks Airat very happy

I bought a pair of these through AMAZON. They were awesome for about two months. Than the stitching came of between the sole and the boot itself. ARIAT WOULDN'T HONOR THERE PRODUCT TOLD ME IT WAS AMAZON ISSUE.

Bought these a while back, they looked cool and heavy duty. I wore them less than a week and had to go back to my other boots. These things are heavy and I'm constantly going up and down ladders and climbing around. As far as holding up, well they look brand new and are in their original box.

I saved for 4 months for these boots. 4 yrs of all weather conditions, jobsites, trucks and even a little weekend hiking I got out of these boots. They are now giving out. I would definitely buy again. Gonna start saving now. Get me another 4yrs of quality boot.

I am on my third pair. I work in all kinds of conduction and I am comfortable in saying I put my boots thru the worst conditions I can think of. The only problem I have is the sole on them have a portion that I think is some kind of foam. I assume this is part of the design for comfort but with repeated cleaning I have noticed they break down and separate there. I still get a year out of them but I hate tossing them when the leather and toes of the boots look so good still.

I have had for a year, good boot, just way overpriced...

Comfortable boots to break in, but once broke in the leather relaxes and after six months of wearing them, the leather allows my foot to relax but the composite to is to narrow, can't wear for more than 20 minutes

I love the boots little rough to break in but it's all good the only problem I have is that they are not as waterproof as Ariat claims..ive now owned the boots for about 9 months now and have worked them almost everyday very tough boot but now my sloes are starting to come apart around where the arches are.....hopefully they are able to be resoled easily......and if someone could let me know where to get the exact insole replacements that would cool.....other than that you can't beat these boots

I work for an excavating and earth moving company and I destroy work boots. These have held up ok, but not like I had hoped. I don’t think they are very comfortable, after about a two week break in period, they felt good for about three months. After that, they are just heavy, cumbersome, and no longer waterproof. I still think ariat makes the best boots, I just don’t think these are a good value. They might last me a year. That’s a lot of money for something that doesn’t last any longer than a pair half the price.

Worst work boots I ever bought they are good the first 4 month after that the sole start to come off the starting to shrink causing my ankles to twist , I contact warranty no answers

Bought these a month or two ago. Boots feel great. Now for the down fall, boots are nowhere near water proof. Feet are soaked every time I wear them when it’s either snowing or raining. Only wear these on nice days. For the 289$ I spent on these I was hoping they were a lot better

I bought my first pair just over a year ago. I’m very hard on work boots, I work on concrete, mud, gravel just about every harsh environment for boots. After having my first pair for about 1 year the uturn technology on the right boot blew out so I sent a email to Ariat and a few pictures. They promptly answered my email got a few more details, and gave me a address to return them. The same day I sent them the tracking number on my old boots they shipped me a brand new pair. You can’t beat customer service like that. This is my 5th pair of Ariat work boots and I absolutely love them. Customer for life!!!

They're very comfortable after break in. They have been exposed to several various chemicals, salt water, and gave stood up very well minus the insoles that blew out about 7 months in. About the same time I noticed cracks developing In the hard midsole in areas where my foot flexes the most. That have progressively gotten worse, so now they're no longer waterproof. Puddles soak socks now. Other than wet feet, they're still going strong. I'm confident that if I can find a quality repair shop I could get another year out of them.

The boot is a bit heavy. Buy most comfortable brake in

Wearing for about a month now, extremely pleased with the quality. Takes a little getting used to the extra heft from the beefiness of this boot but definitely worth it. No problems with the waterproof as I have read on some reviews before the purchase, walked through water up to the top of the boot and not a single leak. I work on steel decks on freighters, up and down ladders and steps all day, and on some very unsafe docks and these boots are very comfortable and i can go on those docks with confidence because the boots have excellent traction. Price tag is a little steep otherwise wouldve given 5 stars but in my opinion worth the extra money.

I was hesitant to buy these boots because of the price. That is why I'm giving 4 stars also. These boots are great but could still be priced better. Luckily I did some shopping around online and got them for 259$. But I do love these boots and they are made well. I work in the oilfield so breaking them in was no problem at all. Took one day to break them in, two at the most if your like me up, down,and on your feet all day. I dont believe these reviews saying they couldn't break them in, and had to send them back cus they are so stiff. I was a little worried at first because they were very stiff but sorry fellas I got news for you, you weren't doing much if the boots wouldn't give in for you. You can expect stiffness for a boot like this because they are made very well. So overall I definitely recommend for someone that goes through boots like crazy. And I'll just have to wait a little longer down the road to see if they were actually money well spent.

I bought these boots a little around a year ago.. and I paid around $250 for them so you'd figure they would hold up a while longer than that but the water proof lining in the heel of the boot and in the bottom of the boot has came loose and makes it almost impossible to take your boot off..even with the boot puller..pretty darn disappointed in the boots..I'd try to take them back to the store but I never kept my receipt for them..if Ariat could help me out I'd appreciate it if they could make it right

Bought these about a year ago for my husband. He's a pipefitter/welder & normally goes through a pair of work boots every 3-6 mos. These are just now getting to the point of needing replaced! The Redwings we bought at a similar price point didn't last 6 mos! These Ariats were more comfortable & durable than anything he's had before.
Only thing about fit, if you're between a half & whole size, or have a wide foot, go to the bigger size. Hubby has a wide foot & between an 11.5-12. Bought 11.5, was very snug! Will be buying 12 this time.
We've recomended them to others & we will be purchasing again. Keep up the great work & quality of these boots Ariat, you've got a customer for life here!

I bought these boots approx a month ago. I work out in the oil field where its an extremely harsh environment! These boots were so comfortable at work that I didn't want to take them off. I have spent hundreds of dollars on work wear and no ones products have been more enjoyable to work in then these boots. I drive a truck so I wanted something to wear at work and be able to drive without the bulkynesst of heavy boots and these boots are GREAT for my line of work! Would buy over and over!!!

This boot is waterproof, strong, long lasting in harsh environments. The one I wear daily. Just wish it was cheaper..

I have always had trouble finding a boot that can keep up with me, until the Catalyst. Finally. I work a full time job in the electrical field, and a full time job tending the farm. These boots have outlasted and outperformed every boot I've bought ever. Boots usually last me 6 months, these are a year and a half strong and barely showing wear. I have recommended these to coworkers and neighbors, and it takes a lot for me to recommend anything.

On father's day I bought me a pair of red wings, mind you I go through a pair a year because of comfortability issues. Finally after only having my newest pair for 2 months maybe 3 if that. Heard of ariat but because there isn't a local dealer I've put them on the back burner until now. I've never owned a pair let alone a square to slip on boot. But wow! They're awesome! Usually I'd drive to and from work in my slippers, but with these I wear them just to speed up the break in process. Out of the box they hurt less than the pair of red wings I've worn for 2 months and I only expect them to get better. THE BEST WORK BOOT SO FAR, BY FAR!!!

I'm about to retire my first pair of these after 2 years of oil, mud, water, hard impacts, and a whole lot of walking. They're still waterproof, all the seams are still holding up, even the plastic pull tabs on the back are still good. The only reason I'm retiring these is because the tread finally wore down enough to where they aren't within regulation at work. getting another pair. I have never in my life had another pair of boots last 2 years. Most of them are in worse shape than these after 6 months. Never had to break them in and even after a 16 hour day my feet are about the only part of me that doesn't hurt. Definitely worth the money.

I have had these boots for three months now and they are holding up really good. The only problem I have had is replacing the foot bed or insoles. I can't find the ones the boot comes with. Kinda sucks when the boot costs over $200 and foot bed fails in three months.

I've used these boots for over 2 years. Still waterproof and comfortable

I bought these after another style from Ariat failed miserably, thought I would give them another chance. This boot has been a great workhorse and are tough... I have had them over a year digging trenches for a communications company and climbing cell towers, and they have held up very nicely. Easily pulled on, and fit snug. No peeling at the seams, or anything like that.

Two cons for them are that for the money, the boots aren't that comfortable, and that the back pull-on loop is plastic and requires to have a pretty wide leg jean or it sticks out and looks weird. Neither are deal breakers, because I can add more padding in the shoe, and I would rather have wider cut pants...but it seems to be more of a planned outfit vs. wearing what I want.

Using them in the oil & gas workplace theyve held up perfectly. They've been thru 5% acid, oil, water, polymer, and mud without any issues.
This pair is 8 months old and still totally waterproof, no stitches popped.
They do take breaking in and have ran true to shoe size, not boot size.

I will keep buying these when needed.

Save your money. All these claimed features are fictitious. Feet hurt everyday, extremely heavy and thought just breaking in then stitches on toe start breaking after month and a half. Paid $400 for boots and one pair of $40 ariat jeans. Back to red wing i guess. One good thing they are very waterproof.

these are great boots they fit well and are nice to wear

I am a Supervisor in the oilfield and I bought a pair of these boots to try out. I've been a big RedWing fan and wanted to try something new. A co-worker bought a pair of these and said they were the best boots he has owned so I decided to give them a try. I wear a 13D in just about every boot I've tried on so that's what I went with even thiough one side was a little tight, they will break in and loosen up. The first day wearing them, I started having problems. The liner in one boot was loose so getting it on was a pain in the you know what and a small crack appeared in the toe cap. Mind you, so far all I have done was put the boots on at my house, get in the truck, and drive to location. Oh well, neither were big problems, just annoying. Over the next two weeks my feet hurt worse than they ever have before while breaking a pair of boots in, they just wouldn't loosen up at all. Well they finally gave in and became decently comfortable so all was good. Fast forward two months, we start to rig up on a well after a storm and there was standing water on location around the Well head and no way to avoid it. After a minute in ankle deep water that wonderful feeling of wet socks hit me, I was really disappointed that boots that cost this much were not even waterproof even though it's written all over them. Now for a little ray of hope. I did return the boots yesterday to the retailer and they exchanged them for a brand new pair. Same boot, same size, MUCH better fit. The new pair fit like all other 13D boots have in the past. I went ahead and used SNO-SEAL on the boots to give them some help with the waterproof part so now we wait and see how they perform. I am hoping my first pair were just a bad pair that slipped through as I really like the features on these boots and want them to be good. If not, look like I will be going back to RedWings.

after about 3 weeks the insoles completely came apart a couple weeks later the boots started leaking where the boot meets the sole. customer service has not been very helpful with the issues

I work in heavy Construction, these boots been in all (mud 2 feet deep, ponds and have not failed me. All the guys look down and ask me about these boots, and all want a pair! Unfortunately one negative, on construction salary and cost of living, they very hard $$$ to buy. Ariat, wanna sell alot, give guys lians to buy these.

I have exchanged this boots 2 times in the last 4 months. It states that the boot is water proof, which doesn't seem to be true. I will be going to the retailer today to exchange them again.

I like the boots, except for the seam inside at the top of the boot. It bumps my shin with every step and has caused....not pain but discomfort in my shins. Been wearing them about a week and it is getting better. They are starting to break in, I walk about 10,000 steps a day on gravel, dirt, grating, and concrete.