Customer Reviews Ariat Groundbreaker Pull-on Steel Toe
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Review Breakdown:
64%5Rated 5 stars out of 5
13%4Rated 4 stars out of 5
6%3Rated 3 stars out of 5
6%2Rated 2 stars out of 5
11%1Rated 1 star out of 5
Customer Fit Survey:
71%"Felt true to size"
88%"Felt true to width"
74%"Moderate arch support"
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Ariat
Just purchased my first pair of the Groundbreakers. The first other than Wolverines in over 45 years. I do a lot of walking in my line of work. Hopefully they work well for me.
New C,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Ariat
boot scratches easily and the liner is not sewn in well causing it to dislodge easily sole excellent and sturdy.. great for casual wear but lacks for anyone who works hard
Kim A,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Ariat
I purchased the boots about 4 months ago. I have worn them enough that the creases are permanent on the front of the boot. The still rub blisters on my heels. I have tried thin socks, thicker socks, cotton socks, wool socks, and liner socks. I would love to love these boots, but I just can't at this point in time.
TX B,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Ariat
Boot is very comfortable but for a 160 oo dollar boots i expect them to last more then 8 months i wear them five days a week 12 hrs a day.
Jameszooksr,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I bought my pair 2 months ago and have worn them every day for work. I walk fields a lot and work around machinery so they met all requirements I needed. After having broken them in they have continued to rub blisters on my heels, bottoms of my feet, and big toe. I know I was sized properly and just can't figure out why they continue to rub. All the features have held up great just can't get over the fact that they are still blistering me.
Jose C,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Ariat
This is my second pair of these boots. The first pair was the best and most comfortable ever. The sole was the best wearing and lasting that I have ever had. The boot leather finally wore out before the sole after several years of extreme use. I wear an 11D size. My new 11D's were still the same length as the old ones but the new boots slip in the heel.This is very annoying and uncomfortable. I was really looking forward to my new boots and several more years of use. It's pretty dissapointing. Really loved those boots.
Chris F,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Ariat
This is my second pair of Ariats. My previous boot was the same exact pair and they fit fantastic and held up for almost two years. Hence why I bought a second pair. This second pair does not seem to fit quite the same way and is honestly a struggle to get on and off despite being the exact same size. So sizing may vary from boot to boot even within the same size.
BenjaminWelder,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Ariat
Insole is loose in one of my boots. Very hard to take off after putting them on the first time. I had to use a whatever I could find around the house to help pull them out. This is 3rd pair, but the first time this has happened.
Kachetone,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Ariat
I bought these boots and wore them to work for about 2 weeks when I noticed a seam that had separated.
G D,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Ariat
The foot bed of the boot is not smooth,it's lumpy. Purchased the inner liners, which are barely an improvement on the original liners plus there is no arch support! They are better than Acme boots.
Wile E,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Ariat
Leather appears to be bubbling up from heal. Not real happy
RBD J,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Ariat
My husband says it pushes in right above the ankle bone, not comfortable. He is trying to stuff it to help the leather push out and relax. I can tell that it's where the stitching line is. Hopefully they we be more comfortable for him with time. The foot and fit are comfortable and they seem sturdy and look nice.
Jenn K,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Ariat
Good boot but hard getting on !! Could be my foot tho might work out for you.
Wayb95,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Ariat
I have a big foot and wide too but never had a problem all my life with having 13EE fit good till now. Ariat makes there heels loose for some reason and that need correct. My front fits good but the heel slips big time and it feels like I'm walking in saddles or they make the heel as wide as the front and thats just wrong. I tried a few sizes and they all have loose heels. I will go back to my Justin boots as they always fit great!
Heisler,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Ariat
They are like little kids' boots. NOT what I come to expect from Ariat boots. They are almost toylike... Let's see how they hold up.
Cdel,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Ariat
Prepare for these boots to scuff up really easy. Good shoe but seriously scuff marks everywher
Tian,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Really nice looking boots. Unfortunately, they fit me terribly. I've had Ariats before, and like other boots, a size 11EE always fits. With these, though, 11EE was still way too narrow. I made the mistake of trying to convince myself that they just needed breaking in and wore wore them to work for a couple of days before giving up and throwing by beat-up old Georgia boots back on. By then these had already started to take a beating and there was no way I could try to return them. Oh well, guess I'll donate them and get back to saving up for another new pair of work boots. Anyway, if you've got a narrower foot you may like these fine. If you've got a wide foot like I do, though, stay away from this one.
I'd also recommend:
Georgia, Irish Setter, Caterpillar
Jeremy, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Ariat
I've been wearing ariat boots for about 10 years and have never been disappointed until wearing these. I bought these boots 3 weeks ago and the inner lining has come unglued and sticks to my foot making it nearly impossible to get the boot off. Other than that the boots are very comfortable.
Jake629,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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These were great looking boots, but they are just not for me.
The opening is very wide and sloppy.
There is too much heel slip for being brand new boots.
I could try a smaller size, but I think I'll just go back to lace up boots.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Ariat
Don't ever order boots online, you don't really know if they will be comfortable or not.
Todd N,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Ariat
I got a pair of Ariats as a gift and I liked them so I tried to find the closest boots to what I had but safety toe for work. Out of all the pants I have only two pair don't look silly with these ridiculous boots. Can't tuck my pants in because of hot work and the vase opening at the top prevents BOOTCUT jeans from staying down over them. I was hoping that eventually they might break in and the problem would go away but it has been months and these things look just as silly as the first time I put them on. So I can buy a bunch of baggy pants to wear with these things or just get some different boots.
Ryan B,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Ariat
I've had the boots a little over a month and the bottom is already coming apart. Won't be long and I'll more then likely have to buy new ones again
AlecK,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at AriatIncentivized Review
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I bought them back in September 2024, they are great work boots but like a 3 months after purchase the sole started to separate, they are pretty comfortable but poor quality
Davt,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Ariat
Boot is very comfortable but the quality is not great for a work boot. I currently work on drilling rigs and after 2 weeks of work the sole is separating on both sides.
Oilgas22,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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Worked in these for 1 year until the inner liner from the heel of the boot detached and now freely moves around. Now its hard to take off but still pretty comfortable
Racso,
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