Why change what was a great boot
"I bought the new version of this boot that is not even available anymore. I'm not sure why they changed the original Proworker boot, it was a lightweight, low-profile boot that was very soft and flexible. It also looked great and was a great alternative to all the big bulky work boots, Now the prowoker is just like any other work boot. It is bulky, I trip over and kick everything now, it's ugly with the black toe guard and the material is more rigid and not as flexible and soft as the original. It's been almost a year and I'm still trying to break it in. Also, the new profile is not as comfortable, my back hurts after wearing it for a long time. Please bring back the original Prowoker boot. I bought one roughly every two years for almost 15 years. I will not be buying this version ever again. Not sure why it got changed, the only thing that the old boot needed was an upgraded sole. The new grip and sole are better but the rest of the boot did not need to be changed."