I could probably go on forever about boots, but I'll keep it short.
1.I tend to spend a lot on good boots, and I've tried quite a few brands. I used to buy a lot of cheap boots and got sick of my feet hurting. I probably had 15 different pair of the wal mart specials.
2.So, my first pair of good boots was a pair of red wings like those. They wore out quite quickly, but were the most comfortable pair I've ever had. The sole seperated from the rest of the shoe and they leaked water really bad, but like I said Red Wings are VERY comfortable. They ran about $250.
3.My Second pair was a pair of Georgia Loggers, they were stiff, uncomfortable, and lasted even less long. They had the frills like yours do, and I liked that though. They ran about $200.
4. My current pair is a pair of Carolinas. They are the Redwood Loggers. They are insulated, and have all the bells and whistles. They are by far the most durable long lasting boots I've ever had. They are also very comfortable (almost as good as Red Wings). The catch however is that you get what you pay for. They ran me a whopping $325.
5. I can't say enough for steel toe boots. On the farm they saved me numerous times from falling objects and cows stepping on them. I also one time had an employee that was helping me move my home. It slipped off the jack and the tongue landed on his steel toe. Instead of smashing his foot it simply drove it into the ground (whewww). I recently slipped with the chainsaw and I have a nice slice in the front of my boot. Imagine if it wasn't a steel toe?!? There is something to be said for good quality steel toe work boots.
