These are the most comfortable shoes I’ve ever owned. That’s including sneakers. I will be a lifelong Brunt customer.
Nicholas H.
Verified Buyer
10/26/25
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love it
Had them for week would recommend
Sean P.
Verified Buyer
10/25/25
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
They Stand by their boots
I originally purchased the mens 13 black Merins/comp-toe after a recommendation from a fellow Superintendent on-site and absolutely love them. I am older now (young gen-x) and had been having pretty bad pain issues with my feet and hip. I went to a Pediatrist & tried everything she said, stretches, insoles, ice at night but it only helped a little and it would be better/worse daily. That's difficult when you're on your feet all day. After a few weeks walking in the Merins I noticed I wasn't having trouble/pain walking and the 2 spots of nerve inflammation (felt like pepples in my boot) were GREATLY diminished. I can only barely feel them barefoot on a hard floor. I loved them so much I immediately ordered the 13 USA welted version comp-toe and that's where I ran into a little trouble. I thought they would fit exactly the same but they didn't. There are a few differences between them other than the sole. The boot was bigger and heavier (understandably) and had waterproof lining that made the inside feel different. They looked amazing but I didn't like the fit, and requested an exchange thinking maybe a mens 12 would fit better. They did not (too tight). I then exchanged those for mens 13 but soft-toe and winner!-winner!-chicken dinner! They fit perfectly but came with a couple of noticeable flaws so Brunt exchanged those for a new pair. These were obviously inspected prior to being sent because they were PERFECT! I also love the USA lace/boot tags and that they supply the boot…
Bretton S.
Verified Buyer
10/18/25
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great boots!
I've used Danner for the past 3 or so years. And I decided to try something new but had to be USA made and came across Brunt. Happy I did. I'm pleased so far with the how comfortable they are!
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Frequently Asked Questions
The USA Marin Welted is assembled at our factory in San Antonio, Texas, and crafted with waterproof leather sourced from American cattle and globally sourced components from the best in the business.
Because of their reinforced build, welted boots are built to take a beating and they provide a higher degree of stabilization for your foot and ankle which makes navigating uneven footing much easier. And because of the mechanical bond created in the welting process, a Goodyear welt has best-in-class waterproofing, plus a resoleable design that allows you to replace the outsole to extend the overall life of the boot.
When it comes to a welted boot, think uneven terrain and unpredictable conditions. A welted boot is incredibly durable by nature and is best suited for heavy-duty jobs. To name a few specific trades who would benefit from a welted boot: road workers, commercial builders, pipefitting and welding, resource extraction, railroad, linemen, and waste workers.
A Goodyear welted work boot features an additional midsole layer that’s built into the boot to create torsional rigidity for additional stability and durability. This welt is formed by connecting the upper part of a shoe to the midsole of the shoe in a three step process: stapling the upper to the insole, stitching the upper to the insole, and then stitching the upper and the midsole together. This physical entanglement of fibers creates a very strong mechanical bond between the two main parts of the shoe, and provides a very durable build with a high degree of waterproofness. It also allows the outsole of the boot to be replaced—or “resoled”—after extended periods of hard use.
