My new shoes must be most excellent because they are from the “Exalto” series, they have a “Drilex” lining and a “Phylon” midsole. Sheesh! what planet did they come from.

Seriously though, they have great arch support, and the lacing system is wonderful, the top eyelet is an actual eyelet instead of halfhearted hook that releases the lace as soon as you take your shoes off- These shoes are always fully laced and ready to tie & go, no fumbling with hooks.

They also have webbing most of the way up the tongue, so if I am out mucking around in the woods looking for a geo-cache, my feet stay dry.

Overall they are well built and comfortable, I thought the high arches would be a problem but I just got back from my warehouse job, first night with these shoes and my feet don’t hurt. Lastly, the Michelin name- now I can say, “Well, I put a few more miles on my Michelins” at the end of the shift, you would be surprised how hard it is to come up with shift-change repartee for the day shift people coming in, all bleary eyed and cranky from the traffic. I couldn’t live like that.

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Michelin - Men - Work - Hiker Men’s Michelin Velocity Safety Steel Toe Waterproof Chestnut Price $148.99 Description: Check out this completely waterproof, slip-resistant boot from Michelin’s Pilot Exalto Series. As always, this boot is also fuel, oil and chemical-resistant also!Features:Molded rubber entry pull tabFull grain, waterproof leather uppers and waterproof full membrane Indoor/outdoor ”Michelin” outsole Combination hooklet eyelet fasteners Easy-pull lacing system Scuff-resistant toe Light, flexible Strobel construction Internal ankle foam protection Drilex breathable, antibacterial lining Solid chassis with removable orthotic Non-woven insole Air suspension system Lightweight, Expanded Phylon midsole Contoured shank and extra toe support Extended coverage toe liner Maximum depth, wide flanged safety toe ANSI Compression, Impact, Electrical Hazard and Slip-Resistant approved