Ariat Men's Intrepid Brown and Orange VentTEK Square Composite Toe Work Boot

I decided to buy myself what I thought to be a nice pair of boots. These boots started off pretty good but quickly found out that the right boot rubbed on my "ring finger" toe. Less that one year on both pairs the sole ripped off,ariat replaced one pair for free,and I was very impressed. Once the second pair did it,I think I'll try a different brand.

I previously had a pair which were great boots but obviously wore out with time. So I purchased another pair that were the exact same size. They didn't fit they're huge. And I already had removed the tags etc because who wouldn't expect the same exact size to fit that did before. So my mistake. They're no stores locally that carry a decent selection or size range. So I depend on being able to order online which I can't do because they have no consistency. This is the second time this happened. The first was a different style of boot. But considering that again my size 10 got me a boot that felt like a 15 I should have not tried again but how can you anticipate having two pair side by side that are the same size right now and the new ones are too big? Way too big

I bout a pair and within a month they have quarter sized chunks missing. Used lightly. Definitely would recommend something else for work. They are comfortable, but ive owned 5 pair of ariat work boots and only the two most recent pairs have had this issue. Maybe a new type of rubber. A coworker is also having the same problem.

Bought these around a year ago and took what seems like many months to break in, almost to the point of giving up on them. After broken in they were Ok until they started falling apart recently

These boots are right around a year old. Ventek is great to keep your feet cool. But what sets these apart for me is the molded heel protector. I have sprained my ankle so many times that I slightly walk funny. All my previous boots(ariat included after roughly 6 months of everyday wear will start to deform real bad around the ankle. So far these have held up great! I’m going to have to probably get another pair just because of the leather is rubbing off on the front. I would highly recommend. I wear them for 8-10 hours a day. In ariat boots I always wear a 1/2 size smaller than I normally wear. Did replace the soles in them every 3-4 months.

I like how the toe area is wide and flat. It is very comfortable. Only compliant would be the weight of boots but I am sure others boots are heavier.

My husband has cerebral palsy and has had to wear a hiking boot style shoe his entire life. He walks through the soles in about 1.5 months, so he was spending about $40-$50 every six weeks in new boots. I finally convinced him to try Ariats about 3 years ago. He went with the Intrepid VentTEK boots and they lasted him two entire years!!!! We obviously bought another pair and plan to continue using this same style. The shape of the sole and how it meets the boot make it easy to use, since he is not walking on a large lip where the sole is separate from the boot.
We have tried the accessible pair, but he prefers this one since the toe has more room.
We are Ariat customers for life!!

The pictures was yellow when I ordered the boot yet, a bright orange hazard color boot arrived. For $260 dollars I was upset.

I bought these about 2 weeks ago and I have bought many boots before these. These are by far my favorite boots I have owned. Recommend 10 out 10!

Loved the way the boot looked. Needed a good work boot for the ranch. Read a few bad reviews but decided to try them anyways. Boot was a terrible fit as the safety toe was pushing hard against my foot.

The boots showed up a lot lighter in color than the picture for some reason which was disappointing. The boots are very comfortable which is what I was hoping for.

I work at a refinery doing scoffolding, i always buy slip on Ariats because they are eazy to take off. When you walk in them you notice the heel has some cussion and they feel like a comfy shu, instead of just hard a hard soul, it has give and you can wear em for 12 hours a day and be your new favorite ariat boot. Same durability you expect only with a Cushiony heel instead of a solid hard one.

2nd pair. They feel great. Can wear them all day with no discomfort.

I love this boot!! It is hard to find boots that fit me. I have short large legs and these fit great. I wish I could find me a pair of boots like these only black.

Fantastic boot. My second pair of these. Please do not discontinue these. They are perfect for my job. Please consider offering these as a insulated and waterproof model

I bought these last year. They are good for dry environments not wet. The soles are glued to the leather not stitched. Sole seperated once they got wet.

Third pair of these to date, and they are just as comfortable on the last day of wear as the first.

Bought these boots last April, absolutely loved them in the beginning, but after a month the toes were worn down to the safety toe I dealt with it, fast forward a year later the inside vent lining separated from the inside of the boot making it impossible to take off and the sole separated from the bottom of the boot, I have always had ariat work boots and have never had this big of an issue with them, I guess I'll be trying a different style this time around, I expected a 200.00 set of boots to last more than a year

I bought these before going overseas 3 years ago and just now having my first issue. These boots have lasted me through long long work hours for 3 whole years! I couldn't believe it and I was so disappointed when the sole cracked. Couldn't find them in my area and sold out in my size. Once broken in they are hands down the most comfortable boot I've ever worn, not hot at all, plenty of room once theyre properly stretched out. Just the best pair I've ever owned and thoroughly disappointed that I can't find more of them in my size(12ee

First couple weeks of owning them my feet were so sore and my heel was constant blood because they take forever to break in which I thought well maybe they’ll be a super tough boot once they get broke in but then 3 months of wearing them the inside fell apart for $220 I expected to be buying quality but all I got in the end was sore feet...

Bought a pair in July, was super excited about them but about three months later the heel had completely come apart making it nearly impossible for me to get the boot off of my foot. Sadly I can’t wear them.

I've had these boots for 7 months, once they were broke in they have been very comfortable, rarely wear any of my other footwear now, I would recommend these to anyone. And they are durable of properly cared for, mine still look new and I work in commercial construction.

This boot is awesome, except for the composite toe is too narrow. Ariat.. if a person has wide feet. Then make a wider toe area to go with it.

Big feet, large toe box is a life saver, work pays for one pair of boots per year and i just got my second pair

I bought this boots around 6 months everything was good for the first couple months,until the leather in toe started to peel.Then a big piece of the heel somehow ripped making the boot very uncomfortable useless.Don’t recommend this is my second pair and both have not lasted for more than 6 months

Great comfortable boot. This is the 2nd pair in the last year. 1st pair the toe soles peeled back. I bought these boots about 6 months ago and the glue is coming undone again

I have worn through some great boots but these are worth buying another pair and wearing through again.

I bought these 3 weeks ago and they are buy far the most comfortable pair of boots that I have ever put on my feet. I dont know what the bad reviews are about or for. They need to learn how to pick out a boot that fits there feet and it wear socks. I read the negative reviews and decided that I would go against there recommendations. And am I glad I did. First off buy the boots that fit you in the store dont buy them right no break in period. Second get your self good socks thin cheapo socks have no business being in any boot. These boots are lightweight and honestly feel as if you have on a very good padded shoe. They are buy far like I said the best boots I have put on my feet and I have only bought ariat boots this is my 6th pair and they have nailed all comfort options on this boot. I am tempted to by another pair just to save for when this Pair is worn out

I bought them for my boyfriend for work. He works out side and he loves them. And as and added bonus they match his Can-am. Lol

My wife bought me a new pair of Ariat Intrepid VentTEK Composite Toe Work Boot in April of this year and the insole/heel and the front area of the boot near where my big toe's joint is, has holes in it. I expected a $200 plus boot to have insoles of the same quality as the rest of the boot. This is my first Ariat boot and it hasn't lasted more than 5 months. I am in need of new insoles. Please direct me to the correct replacement. My size is 11D.

I have attached pictures of both boots below.

Comfortable & Durable

these work boots are so comfortable i can wear them all day long...

Have had these for a year. They took quite a while to break in (3 weeks)and the only real part that was the problem was at the top of the heel. The heel construction is such that it creates a hot spot for blisters at the top of the back of the ankle. The boots were so bad that they have eaten holes into a couple of newly purchased thick sicks to help with the hotspot discomfort. They are without a doubt THE most comfortable and supportive boot I've worn now that they are broken in (spend all day on my feet walking and standing on hard surfaces), but the heel being such a bother for so long is enough to deter me from purchasing again. I will definitely be sticking to the spydertek technology in the soles, but will be leery of weird heel construction on ariat's boots. Its a good boot though. Has held up well so far.

I have had these for a year. Soles are cracking. I expect better wear out of these. With the construction Process, you can’t even get these re-soled. Expensive “Throw away” Boots......

I bought these boots about 8 months ago, the inside heel area is ripping apart. Expected more from Ariat, I work them hard but they should be able to at least last a year.

I bought these boots bout 3 weeks ago. With these boots you have to use all the break in tips. Condition when you get them , wear them around the house first , first time using them for work make sure to bring your other pair of boots. Wear them half a day for the first week. Then wear them all day long the second week, if you feel hot spots take them off and put your other boots on. Take your time breaking them in. These aren’t boots to wear out the box all day. The seams on the back in side Around the heal area is not the best design ,and will give you a blister if you don’t break them in properly. Going into my 4th week with these boots they are feeling great. They breath well And light. I’m on my feet 12-16hours a day I put boots through there limits. Would I buy these again to be honest probably not , for a work boot the break in process is to long but once broken in there great. I’m a little disappointed with these boots. I will repost after I get 3-6months use out of them . Hope this helps someone with there purchase or hope Ariat uses our feedback for future work boots. I do love Ariat over all other boots brands .

I am on my feet all day long working retail: squatting, climbing ladders, etc. LOVE THESE BOOTS! No sore or sweaty feet at the end of the day. My new favorite brand.

I have had these boots now for a year and still get sores on my heel. Had them stretched out in the heel twice and is only a temporary fix.

I've been wearing safety toe boots of various brands for about 20 years now. These are hands down the most uncomfortable boots I've ever worn. I was in a situation where I needed a quick set of work boots and these were the only safety toe boots available in my size at the time and location. So I had to wear them new for about 7 days straight of 12hr shifts. After the first day the blisters on both heels were so bad I could barely walk. The seam at the rear of the heel is terrible. I suffered through the next few days with blister pads and advil hoping that maybe they would break in... not the case. I tried them again for about an hour around the house to setup some Xmas decorations about 2wks later and immediately was in pain again. Very disappointed, especially considering the price tag on these boots.

Just got the boots and they are soooo comfortable and great style

I’ve had these boots for a little over a year and the bottom of the boot already cracked on the bottom and just not a dependable pair I have bought another pair before these and they were great

I have had this boots for over a year still look new because I don't like the way you can feel the toe. Very annoying.

I bought these boots in March and wore them everyday and they are comfortable and was my go-to boots every where I went and the sole is starting to split apart from the boot I would expect more life out of $200+ boots and I do not recommend for any heavy duty work

I Bought these Boots a week ago, and first thing I did was Mink oil them... I have never owned a set of boots I can just put on brand new and be comfortable all day long !... its still early in the game, but they have far passed my expectations !... the Vents do her A little bit, but not exceallent !....so for im extremely pleased !....ill write another review in a few moths after truly breaking them in and see how the comfort and durability hold up working threw the hatch construction elements im in every dat !

I had these boots for 7 months the boot holds up but the sole cam off the boot, for as much as these boots cost to work in figure they might last longer I have had cheaper boots last longer than these comfortable boots though

I've only owned ariat boots, and these are the best ones I have purchased.

I got my husband a pair last year about 6 months of wearing them the sole split across the bottom of the boot. I don’t know if it was a defect or just the way the soles made. He loved the comfort of the boot because his feet were able to breath. He doesn’t wear same boots everyday he swaps out between these and his Redwings. I’m going to buy these again. I hope I don’t regret it and the boots hold up like they should.

These boots work great. Easy to get on and off. Don’t notice them being heavy in the toe when I’m wearing them even for long days.

Got these boots out of the box slid right on my feet feel great very unusual for a slip on boot to feel great to me I have a wide foot have problems working them on my feet than these are broke in right out of the box in my opinion and they feel great

I can feel the ridge of the composite toe underneath the sole doesn't raise to where it connects. Not worth $250