years ago by a friend and haven't looked back since. these boots end just above the ankle which is perfect for hot weather so you can at least get some air and cooling compared to a full height boot. but at the same time they provide decent protection and definitely more ankle support and a running shoe. these take about two days to break in and once that happens you barely even realize you have them on. i think i have some running shoes that are heavier than these. i use these for work and they clean up really easy. i even use and on the weekends in my workshop 