08/16/2024
A few weeks ago, reached out to me to see if I wanted to try out any of their shoes. I'd actually been looking at buying a pair, but the price tag was a bit high for me. They sent me this pair of Ryders, and I have to say I'm impressed.
I don't always like wearing my big leather boots when it's super hot out, but I wanted the protection. These shoes solved that problem. They're super breathable but still have a steel toe and puncture resistant soles. No need to worry about dropping boards or stepping on screws.
I've been using them for a couple of weeks now. They were a bit awkward to walk in at first with the heavier steel toe and lightweight back, but I adjusted quickly enough. Not super comfortable to stand in them on concrete all day, but what shoe is? The flexibility and mobility make up for that.
They're not a work boot, but they're not trying to be. If you're looking for something that offers some extra safety while still being breathable and super cool looking, I'd definitely recommend these.
For their listed $160 price tag, I'd probably invest in a nice pair of boots, but they seem to always be on sale for like 50% off or more, and I'd say they're totally worth that!