Ariat Men's WorkHog XT Tumbled Bard Brown and Dark Forest Waterproof Wide Square Carbon Toe Work Boot

I just bought these boots size 8 not too long ago. Left boot feels half a size bigger. Right foot feels like half a size smaller in width. It was my first time buying boots. Thought I could just double sock my left foot. But then that fatigues my whole foot. My right foot feels tight in the boot. Figured it just needed to be broke in. End of the day I realized that even wearing them and trying to break them in. Right foot which is tight, just gets outrageously fatigued from how tight it is on top of the foot, and around the edges. Also I put my hands in both boots and you can immediately feel a manufacture difference. The entrance size of the boots are completely different from each other. In the left boot I can slide my hand all the way through and touch the end. The right boot is so snug and tight that my hand can’t even make it past the mid part of the shoe sliding my hand in it. Great quality but comfort isn’t there for me. Also comparing side by side. They physically look different sizes width and length. I guess I just got a bad pair who knows.

They are an identical version of my red and blue threaded pair. Except for the fit. These seem to be a tad loose on the heels. I hope it’s not the color that made a difference. My first pair is well over a year old and still fit great. I’m bummed about my new pair. Especially for the price.

I work in a meat market. Moisture is everywhere my feet stay dry and don't slip on wet concrete! This is my 2nd pair. Will get another in a year or two.

Since I've started wearing Ariat work boots they're about the only boots I wear anymore. But the last couple pair of boots I've bought have left something to be desired. One pair the sole came completely off both boots after six months use. The recent pair I just bought less than a month ago don't fit the same. The left boot is great no complaints, but the right boot is loose almost feels like it's a bigger size, my foot slides around while I'm walking, and after a few hours of wear it starts to hurt the ball of my foot.

Fit is great and finish won’t disappoint. Know that because they are leather it will loosen up. New is the tightest they will ever be!

I love/ hate these boots. Ive been a mechanic for 15 years. Ive worn redwings, wolverines, dickies, and regrettably i tried s pair of timberlands once. I walk one concrete all day so i need something comfortable. I like these boots. They take about two weeks to brake in. After that they are very comfortable. My only complaint is after about 9 to 12 months the actual foot bed of the boot deforms and you have to get a new pair of boots

This is the second pair in 6 months and neither pair fit the same real disappointing

They were good looking out of the box. When examined, they seem well constructed. The weight for the size of the boot with a carbon toe is very reasonable. I'm so glad the insoles are high quality or my feet would hurt. I may explore the Ariat insoles for OTHER shoes/boots I own. I tried on several Ariat boots in 11, my standard size since high school, but they were all too big. 10.5 was just right. Super happy with my purchase.

I love ariat products. I wear them daily for work. I’m disappointed in the quality of the product due to the interior fabric of the boot being loose, right where my toes are.. it’s annoying and uncomfortable when I wear them.. and worst part is that this is my second pair I got, as replacements for my first pair because they had the same problem. It’s just not the quality I expect form ariat. I’m very disappointed

These boots are comfortable from day 1. Safety toe boots in the past have been uncomfortable on the outside toes but with these you can barely tell the safety toe is there. Ariat as usual has solid quality.

It’s a very good work boot. I usually get plain soft toe boots, but couldn’t get one so I settled for the carbon toe. I gave it three stars because the carbon toe makes the boot stick up too high. I like a flatter more snug look and fit.

Had to return for a half size smaller because the heel lift was too much. Comfortable boots cant speak on durability yet. Only gripe is that the top of the boots rub on my calf if i dont have my socks run up that far. Also the boots do look sick

I'm on my third pair of Ariat boots and I will have to say that I do not foresee myself purchasing work boots from any other company. I wear my boots almost daily and they are still waterproof and comfortable after 9 months of almost daily wear for 8-10 hours a day in a construction type environment.

The boots are very comfortable. I like them a lot.

Most comfortable boots I’ve ever owned. Been wearing work hogs for at least 6 years now. Great for being on concrete all day

I love this boots. I work on the river and deal with heavy items all day. I have put them to the test with climbing up and down ladders in and out of manholes n even puddles of water. They have held up so far

I bought these boots yesterday and my only complaint is that the left boot keeps popping. It feels like the sole is not completely together at all, trying to finish my day out and hopefully see what can do to help it.

The way the shape of the heel is on the boots it starts to rub against the hill and makes it uncomfortable after a while.

Got my pair December of 2019, Wear them basically everyday since then. Like others the insole eventually wore out, I replaced it with an off the shelf insole and kept on trucking. I would suggest getting a copperfit replacement insole if you do replace it, it's the closest you can get to the orginal one (which last I checked I don't believe ariat sells replacements anymore). Best money I have spent on a boot, especially since ariat is one of the few places that carries my size of boot. Wore these all day as a GMT. These are still comfortable after installing tires all day.

I bought these in June '21 and they are very comfortable. I've been wearing them as my at home work boot, cutting firewood, etc. The traction is very good in the woods. The only problem is the lining came loose in the left boot after a couple months of use. Ariat did warranty the boots but I had to pick a different style as these were out of stock in my size. Overall a good boot.

Left boot is significantly tighter in the toe and hurts after about an hour. Very inconsistent from left to right. I tried an 11 instead of 10.5 and it felt like a 11.5 and was way too loose. Not sure if there was a bad run of them or something but this seems to be a common quality issue.

These boots are super comfortable but make sure you get the correct size or return them if they are even a little big. I made the mistake of keeping the boots even though the felt a little big and now I regret it.

I’ve had 5 pairs of work hogs over the last 5 years. The last pair I got were the new work hog xt carbon toe. First 4 months they were good but now the inner liner of the heal is loose and you can’t get you’re foot out without jamming you’re hand inside the boot by you’re heal and holding the liner, no more just kick off the boots like the last 4 pair. Been dealing with this for 2 months now, going to have to get new boots and probably going to switch brands because I don’t want to deal with this again. The old ones were a lot better should have kept one of my old pair of I knew this was going to happen.

I buy these boots with the composite toe every Christmas for our son. Arait boots are the only brand he will wear. They are the only brand I will buy!

These WorkHog XT's have filled a gap for me that was left by Red Wing. I have been wearing them for two years and have finally decided to buy a new pair of the same boots. A different color this time. I plan on sending my old boots to Ariat NuShoe for refreshing when I get my new ones. As a large man, I am typically very hard on shoes and boots, but these have stood up better than expected. I have recommended Ariat to my employees and friends.

I bought these boots and had the same issue twice, the liner at the heel came out. I was able to exchange them the first time but was a couple days over the year mark for the second pair. So disappointed, the boots were super comfortable and otherwise durable. The boot barn i purchased them from said it wasn't considered a manufacturer defect because i was over the one year mark. After reading the reviews here i see its is a common issue with these particular boots. I ended up purchasing another pair of boots from a different manufacturer. Hope they last and are as comfortable as the ariots were. Im posting this review in hopes that ariat might do something about this issue. It seems the retailer is unwilling to stand by the product they sell. This will probably be the last time I purchase from them. Thanks.

I bought for my first pair of work boots. They are as comfortable as my normal boot. They are light because of the carbon toe.

Great quality boots but the color is misrepresented on the website. They are way darker than the pictures. I wouldn't have purchased if I had known they were this dark

I bought them about a month ago and i love these boots. They a must have.

I bought this boot a year ago after being a loyal customer to Justin's for years. I have not a single regret. When I say I've put this boot to the test...rain, snow, mud, working in water up to my ankle for hours and this boot has stood up! And the are Super Comfy! My wife hates that I clean them up wear them on date nights and to church: And I can get them refurbished for 100.00. Like I said I'll never buy another work boot AGAIN! Period!

Great boot with easy break in period!

Love the comfortability of the boot. But the heel is trash a week after I bought them it released and it’s like a suction cup when I try to take my foot out. Both feet. Been dealing with it for a year and I want to buy another pair cause they’re so comfortable but hoping they fixed the heel.

I bought these boots two maybe three months ago and wear them 10 hours a day working on Heavy Equipment in a shop. The liner on both of these boots have already torn making it very difficult to remove the boot. The steal toe digs into my toes when I walk and cause my toes a lot of grief. I’ve had two other pairs of Ariat work hogs and loved them always preaching about them at work. But these are hands down a bad buy.

Had these boots for 4 years, wear them every day! Love the comfort and ruggedness!

Bought back in August, most of my job is at a desk, but require to have comp toe. Right boot heel has a bulge of material between the layers hat has gave away, making it very difficult to remove the boot. I own several pairs of Ariat boots, one pair as long as 9 years with no issues. A little disappointed in this pair, trying to return or replace.

I bought these boots in April. Went through a couple of pairs trying to find the right size. 11EE was too big 10.5EE was too small. Went with the 10.5 EE. Had neck surgery in May was out of work till Aug. Now the inside liner is coming out of the left boot and there is a clicking noise from under the heel. Disappointing, since I have been a loyal customer for a long time with many pairs of boots purchased. I know that it’s not personal but something has changed.

I ordered a wide and even it was quite a bit too tight. I’ve been wearing them every day for 2 weeks and they’re still tight but getting a little better. Over all, good boot

Good right boot. Bad left boot. Seriously. Right boot is great, broke in perfect just like my last 3 pair of araits. Problem is - the left boot. Its like its a entirely different boot. Hasn't broke in (yes I use mink oil). Its been 4 weeks, 10 hours a day and still horrible. I had the same problem as a lot of the others with the carbon toe being different size and rubbing - that went away on the right boot of course... Would I buy them again?.... NO. Had a similar problem with the work hogs being different materials. Quality control is a problem. Will I ever buy ariats again? NO.

I always wear ariat boots so i decided to get a pair of workhog xt with a carbon toe.. i noticed the left boot carbon toe was off it will scrach the top of my foot . And also i was wearing my boots in a rainy day and i stepped in a small pothole and as i was walking i noticed my feet were wet. The comfort of the boots only last for like 2 months then you have to keep buying insoles.

I bought a pair of these boots a few weeks ago and they've been absolutely wonderful, until today when my left boot heel inside separated and is moving around every time I walk. I have contacted customer service to see about warranty work, so we will see how they handle this. Before this happened they are absolutely great boots but now I am very disappointed.

just got these last week and in the process of breaking them in, they feel better every day i put these on

Like one of the other reviewers, I’m having the same issue with my toe rubbing. Never had this problem before with any of my safety toe boots. For some reason, the right boot drastically stretched out more than the left. Lastly, something about this boot is causing severe discomfort under the balls of my feet.

I bought 3 different sizes (9.5D,10.D, 10.5D to try on and found the same problem with each...The top of my big toe on both feet hit/rubbed on the carbon part of the boot almost like they made the carbon toe portion too short in height. I thought maybe it was just my feet but every other model in the WorkHog line of boots i have not experienced this issue with. I ended up returning this style and purchased a pair of the WorkHog Wellingtons in the Composite Toe Waterproof and I am much happier.

Great work boots that fit like a glove! The carbon toe is perfect for construction sites. Waterproof just an extra bonus!!