I found my work boots. I will probably stitch straps on my old boots while I get a resole.
I feel like i have found my boot for life. I bought them for the last patina competition, but they showed up really late. They were in my basement for months. I bought them just as a novelty item because i already had 10+ nicks. I had to pick something different to justify another boot purchase. The straps really work for me. Way easier than laces And more comfortable.