I find lacing and unlacing boots cumbersome and often failed to take them off when running in and out of the house to fetch something.

I've been using the CAT Footwear Throttle Composite Toe Waterproof Work Boots I mentioned in the last footwear entry. 

I've had these for about a month and so far I like them. 

They're waterproof, comfortable, offer toe protection and are easy to get on and off. I paid $135. Here's a quick review. 

Ease of Removal Makes for a Cleaner House

Prior to these I was wearing my Danners around the farm, but there's a lot of mud, and I was tracking a lot of it in the house. 

I find lacing and unlacing boots cumbersome and often failed to take them off when running in and out of the house to fetch something. 

The slip-on, slip-off CATs work much better for me.

Sizing Issues

The sizing can be a little funny. I read online reviews for this model and brand saying both that the sizing was spot-on, and that the sizing was too small. 

In my case I found the pair I ordered in my typical size was slightly too big. 

I then ordered a second pair, a half-size down, and found they were too small. (CAT Footwear offers free returns so I did't lose any money here and returned the too-small pair.)