I'm part of that "will never step into a construction zone" crowd. I just like my things to be robust and comfortable. The timberlands were mostly for style. But basically anything I can wear during winter and walk through the slush around the university campus, while still looking professional enough to take into the lab, hospital, and operating rooms.

I know this makes it sound difficult, but I guess I'm going into this not knowing much about boots (I've only baught the typical adidas and nike runners, soccer cleats, some super heavy-duty winter boots, and some not-so-amazing hiking boots that hurt my feet and knees after a few hours). I guess I want to bridge that "super-heavy duty winter boots" and "hiking boots" gap with a reliable and fashionable pair...