All day for most days of the week. Mostly at work, selling shoes! Carpet over concrete and sometimes tile, lots of bending and kneeling and running. Climbing ladders, shuffling around cardboard boxes. Then, after work a light walk in the grass or, during the winter, snow.
This version of the CXL is struck through all the way, so no teacore effect. The clicking is superb, as there are almost zero wrinkles and creases, only large rolls at the flex points. Out of the box they were stiff but after a few days of daily wear, lots of kneeling and flexing of the leather, they loosened a lot. Every few weeks I would brush them to clean them up, and every couple months apply a conditioner to the leather. They’ve held up great, however there’s a slight squeak in the left boot toe area now.
The 2030 last may be one of my favorites ever. The footbed is excellent and proportional to my foot, the arch lines up perfectly, and after the break in there’s zero heel slip. I have low volume feet, my instep is low and my ankles are thin, so I have to lace the boot up pretty tight to get it secure on my foot, but once it is, it’s the perfect fit. I have plenty of room in the toe box, while still getting a somewhat dressier shape. Truly, I could wear them all day with zero issues and have done so during the dome.
There’s a reason these boots are considered some of the best out there. Made with great craftsmanship and materials, it’s a boot that makes me feel confident with how it looks on my feet while also being built in a functional and practical way. The stitchdown construction has not failed once, the sole has held up very well, the panels of leather all have intact stitching with no fail points. The eyelets don’t cut up my laces. Overall very happy with the product.
At first it was very rigid and almost slippery. Getting the boots on my feet and going outside to live in them made the soles much easier over time. I felt secure during the winter and had good traction. I can wear the boots all day with great comfort. All the miles I’ve put on these boots and the sole barely shows signs of wear, it’s a great product.
If you have the opportunity to try a pair, do it. They’re great for dressing up or down. They’re comfortable as all get out. Highly recommend.