I’ve owned expensive work boots and found some to be really comfortable after the break in period, but never have I owned a boot that has served me as well as my Troopers. It only get’s better from here, as I only paid half as much for the 8″ upper style boot than I have in the past for comparable boots. The leather, especially the upper, is supportive of my ankles in ways that are very important when riding. As for the inner sole, so far it has been a dream the way it holds my fallen arches in an almost suspended state. The outer soles are slip proof, mark proof, and oil resistant. The two heavy duty zippers, that compliment the laces,  help keep the laces at the right tension so there are no minutes of fiddling with them to make room for the foot and then another few minutes re-tightening them.