“The leather feels much thinner to me, which makes the boots extremely light. I don’t know if it has a nail shank. I’ve only worn them for 75 days. They were a wee bit painful to break in, but it was worth it. I wanted a snug fit. Dig ‘em.”
“A bit clunky. If you are looking for a hardcore book and don't mind sacrificing some give and flex here and there then it's ok. I've worn them a few weeks for work and around NYC a few miles and they still are stiff and new feeling, not quite broken in like other boots on the same milage. Not a complaint, just saying”