I have a pair of Ariat rubber sole square toe boots that I love. They were my first pair, bought a little over a year ago. I got a pair of Nacona ostrich boots ca.1989 handed down to me a few months back. They're both awesome boots, but the Ariats are a little more versatile. The rubber sole doesn't soak with water when the ground is wet and they're a little more durable. Both are equally comfortable, but feel a little different.