I wear black trail running shoes. I walk 8-10 miles a day on my route. I used to do boots. Even tried $230 eccos. No way am I going back to boots. My feet got too sweaty and hurt. Except the eccos. Those felt like I was walking on clouds but didn't last long. I think now days (or at least around here) management cares more about numbers and spreadsheets then they do about service and if you are wearing polishable boots. Until that changes I will be comfortable in my shoes.