Testing the Irish Setter Ashby: Our Workday Verdict
When we laced up the Irish Setter Ashby 6″ Men’s Soft Toe Work Boots for the first time, we weren’t expecting them to feel broken-in straight out of the box-but that’s exactly what happened. Over the course of several long shifts on concrete, gravel, and plywood, the Ashby quietly proved what it was made for: steady comfort and no-nonsense durability. The full-grain leather took scuffs in stride, and the Traction Tred outsole kept us planted without feeling heavy or clunky. These aren’t the flashiest boots on the jobsite, nor the most armored, but they strike a balance we kept coming back to: light enough for all-day wear, tough enough for real work, and classic enough that we didn’t mind keeping them on after the whistle blew.
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