I bought 2 pairs of the Arcadias for my work and was very disappointed. I have a pair of the summers and the 400g winter boots. First off they are very very heavy if you are going to do any running. Also in my rookie time on a footpost i wore down the soles of the summer pair in 6 months. I called Danner because I felt after spending 275 for the boots maybe they should cover the soles since it was only six months old. I spoke with a customer service rep who after I sent out the boots to their factory accused me of dragging my feet or being assigned to a motorcycle unit and perhaps riding using my boots as a brake which i thought was insane. For the cost of those boots you can def find better boots out there. I now wear NIKE ACGs which I love. Though they are a bit less professional looking they are extremely comfortable and hold up pretty well. I bought a pair last year before the West Indian Day Parade and they are still going strong. I suggest the scratch proof material if you are active because they will remain to look new. Only problem is with that material they will not hold a shine. Though Danners have some good reviews I find that the boots are very uncomfortable and heavy.