I never thought I would find the right footwear for my new job. A shoe that looks nice in a meeting with upper management and clients wearing dress pants and a blouse only to leave and immediately climb a ladder, operate a forklift, or some other labor intensive task? Impossible. This shoe does not exist.
I was wrong. Xena is the answer. If you need nice looking work boots and are employed in a trade industry - look no further. I regularly work 12 hour days and walk 6-8 miles in a concrete arena. These boots are functional, comfortable, fashionable, and safe the entire day. I have wide feet and ordered a half size larger to accommodate a mid-thickness boot sock. These boots are more comfortable than any other shoe I’ve experienced (including cushioned sneakers). I have recommended Xena to all of my female colleagues and friends in the live entertainment industry. I will strongly stand behind a recommendation to you too.
I would like to add one small caveat: on a normal day, I come home with no foot pain at all. On an excessively long and intense day (18 hours, 12 concrete miles, 20 flights of stairs), my feet do ache. I can’t fault Xena for this, I’m certain any shoe would feel uncomfortable after these long days. Additionally, I’ve been wearing them every day for a month and they are fully broken in both inside and out. While they still look great, I use a matching shoe cream to combat the scuffs. They are no longer immaculate, they show the hard work I’ve accomplished. I personally think this commands respect from the old-school plumbers and HVAC techs I periodically interact with, but I digress.
Thank you Xena for serving our growing community of hard working professionals who also happen to be women. We are often overlooked and underrepresented. Thank you for seeing us - I know I speak for many who shop here when I say: you’ve made us proud and we’ll return the respect. My second set of Xena work boots (gotta have a pair in black too!) are on the way. Do yourself a favor - stop looking, buy these shoes, support women running small businesses.
Bourbon Brown / Wide / 9