Jump boots that offer comfort that alleviates pressure on spine and knees during impact of landings and climbs. If I did not have a uniform allowance that covered the cost, I would not buy/wear them. It is harder to find quality steel toe boots in red leather or black that allow for easily blousing pants because of their height in size 14s. I appreciate those 2 companies for those reasons. I also like that some models have a cowboy style heel which I sometimes find necessary to have.