Purchased the Jax approximately a month ago for use working in my yard. Initial order was for the same size as the variety of other shoes that I wear. However, I had to exchange it for a half size larger because the first pair was obviously going to be too tight. The larger size still left me doubting the fit when the first couple of try-ons were something like wrestling matches to get the shoe on and off, even with the two loops and elastic material at the ankle and instep areas. HOWEVER, I found that it took just a few wearings for that problem to disappear completely. The elastic stretched out just enough so that the process of putting on and taking off the Jax shoes became quick and easy, and I never feel that the shoes might slip off while I'm wearing them, even in very muddy areas or walking across a moderately steep slope or a rocky, uneven surface. The Jax is extremely comfortable, whether doing light yard chores or medium/heavy projects involving digging with shovels and rock removal. Needing to exchange for a half size larger was not an issue because the process was easy and fast, and if a new purchaser is patient with the somewhat snug on and off process at first, after a few uses I'm of the opinion that they will be just as happy with the Jax as I am.

These shoes are good shoes but I “three stared” them because the toe cap is not flexible and it being not a protective toe shoe I would expect it to have more flexibility. The solid cap is there to prevent water/dew I suppose and provide some amount of toe protection but I think a tough and breathable material would work there too. I also think the arch support could be more “present”. I had to remove it and put an off the shelf arch support in it. It just cost me more to make the shoe more comfortable for long days.

These are the boots I've been looking for for a while! Already put them to good use and so far are holding up.

They are keeping my feet dry. I have been wearing them several weeks now and they are comfortable and still look new (minus the dirt). I plan to get another pair, a size bigger, for winter. Four of my coworkers have already, or plan to soon, ordered some.

Great shoes but they are a little tight. It took about 2 weeks to break them in

As I’m in the field working I love the grip it has on the ground and the grass..only issue I have is the left boot fits more snug than the right boot ….i have unlaced the boot and re-laced the boot and it still fits little snug opposed to the right boot…other than that I would give it a better arch insert for people with flat feet