Flint II homme (embout souple) | Brun Cascade/Golden Rod

The energy-returning midsole genuinely makes a difference on long concrete shifts—my feet don't feel like lead by 3 p.m. like they did with my old pair. The slip-resistant outsole has also handled wet tile and oily shop floors without a single close call.

I was a little skeptical about the slip-resistant outsole, but after a full week on wet concrete floors, I haven't slipped once. The hiking-inspired design gives it a rugged look that works great for both the job site and casual wear.

I’ve been wearing these for a couple weeks on concrete floors and the energy-returning midsole really does make a difference—my legs feel less beat at the end of the day. The only thing is the break-in took a few more shifts than I’d expected, but now they’re comfortable.