My take on these is similar to others. They are good looking boots, made with what seems to be a quality and decent weight of leather. Workmanship is a little spotty. You have to look somewhat closely to see the flaws, so it's not a huge deal, but that is definitely part of why these are such a good price. For example, on my pair, the outsoles were not centered on the boot, and was oriented differently on each boot. Is that a big deal? Not really, but it does start to make you wonder a little about quality standards elsewhere (e.g., Is the shank aligned consistently on each boot? I can't say for sure, but I'd wonder about that.) The finish around the edge where the upper, midsole and outsole meet was finished a little roughly. The insoles, as others have reported, are pretty terrible. I'd count on replacing these with some type of PU insole, as the midsole and outsole are quite rigid and don't offer much in the way of cushioning. The pull tabs are a pretty cheap material that looks likely to fray. That being said, these are attractive boots! The leather looks great!I found the fit to be wide but low volume in the toes, and a bit spacious on the heel. With the stock insole I had an unacceptable amount of heel slip. That might improve with different insoles, and I have narrow heels so your mileage may vary.I'd say if you are looking for a pair of do all boots, and don't mind them being a little rough around the edges (so to speak), these are a great buy. If you are looking for a nice pair of boots to dress up for work, these might not be your best bet, but you honestly have to look close to see the defects. I'd say they are solid, and generally worth the price, and at this price range you need to expect some compromises.I never leave reviews. But these boots are great. I've had them 4 months now. I work in manufacturing. I'm on concrete 9hr/day 45hr/week. They look good. They feel good.I had foot problems with sneakers that were so bad I had to take some days off. My feet aren't even half as tired after work anymore.Material is quality. I have no doubt these will be on my feet every day for at least another 6 months. When they fail, I'm getting another pair.Sizing: I wear 10.5 in shoes. 10.5 is slightly large even with thick boot socks. I'd size 1/2 down. But I don't remember if that even changes the length- on a lot of shoes half sizes are just for width.The boots were a half size too small, so I ordered a second pair.Construction was excellent, and the boots looked very nice with no stitching or leather clicking issues.Comfort was good once I got the right size, with ample room in the toebox. Traction and grip were also excellent.The big problem? In week two of ownership, I walked across a wet mowed grass field for perhaps ten minutes - and the leather got awful water stain line marks along a quarter inch or so inwards from the welt all over the vamp of the boot. I hoped the stain line would dry and fade, but it did not, and leather balm application did no good after the fact.Anyway, the boots are pretty much ruined aesthetically. I did not get these as dress boots, but planned to use them in a mix of casual and light duty work, but now they are basically good only as beaters. My feet were certainly dry, but it seems like my $120 was not well spent. A pair of Merrells or Vasques at the same price point would have done me just as well, and would certainly look fine after a stroll in wet grass.I understand the boots were not claimed by Jim Green to be waterproof, but "water resistant" to me means one can walk through low cut wet grass for a few minutes without ruining the leather. Especially since the brand claims these boots are used by workmen and farmers. Maybe these dudes simply don't care if the boot looks like hell after the first time it gets a little bit wet?Anyway, buyers should bear in mind that "water resistance" is a bit subjective, and should take care to either waterproof their Jim Greens before use or simply avoid using them in even mildly wet conditions. These are basically like manlier Uggs; well made, but surprisingly fragile in actual outdoors use.Pros:Good quality for the price. Stitch-down, re-solable construction. Thick, full grain leather and leather lining. Shank. Heavy duty rubber lug outsole. These could easily sell for over 200 USD if made by another brand in Mexixo/US/Canada. Quality is there, but the price is sharp because of exchange rate and trade laws. Don't let the low price throw you.I ordered my regular boot size and they fit great with thick boot socks (Dickies cold weather boot sock for reference). Had some heel slip, about 1cm, for the first few wears and then it dissipated once the leather softened a bit. If you're used to lace up work boots then these will feel too loose up top, but that's how chelsea boots are supposed to fit.Break in took about four days of short, one-two one mile walks per day with the dog on pavement, grass, and flat dirt trails. Toe is stiffer than expected, but not overly tight. I appreciate the wider toe box on this compared to a dressier chelsea boot or a typical cowboy boot.Well made, clean stitches, clean edges.Cons:These are nitpicks, so take it with a grain of salt. The fabric used for the pull tabs is functional, but feels a bit cheap. Upon delivery, the box was falling apart and there was little tissue paper or other protective packaging. Boots were ok, but still, not a great first impression. This could have been an issue with UPS, so I didn't dock a star for it.Verdict:Great choice if you're curious about a casual/work chelsea boot, but don't want to invest big bucks in case you don't like the looser chelsea fit.These are ideal for walking the dog in the rain and mud or doing some weekend warrior type stuff. Perfect when you don't want to track mud inside or fiddle with wet laces by the door-this is when the slip on/slip off really shines. Would not recommend these for hiking as there is not enough ankle support-check out Jim Green Razorback boot for that.