Wesco Men's Size 8 1/2 D New Highliner Logger USA Made Climbing Boots #9710 Boots .Recognized as the superior climbing boot since its introduction in 1938 the Highliner boot is designed and constructed specifially for power, telephone, cable ulility workers arborists this boot has extra arch support, heavy duty steel shank, spur shielding heel breastplated and leather side flaps , Recessed metal heel breastplate(offers protection from climbing spurs) Steel sideplate 
First you need to break them in Wesco boots are made from top quality full grain leather While this adds to the comfort and longevity of the boots over the long term, they will feel a bit stiff at first, So you should wear them for a few hours each day to get ecquainted with the feel Over time, they will naturally conform to the contours of your feet and legs . Every decision Wesco makes, from the materials they use to the detals in craftismanship, are for comfort and longevity of the boots, 
from top to bottom 10 7/8 inch
VIBRAM SOLE FROM HEEL TO TOE 11 1/4 INCH
HEEL HIGHT 2 1/4 INCH