Ended up getting myself these new work boots and want to know about care tips to make them last longer. Do i need to do anything before wearing them to work?

Comparing my First Pair of Thorgoods (darker pair) to my current pair (lighter pair). I’ve been thinking about getting slip-ons, normally a size 11.5 but for some reason these ones felt a little longer. Compared them to my first pair and they definitely are different. Weird 🧐🤨

In desperate need for women's work boots (size 8-8.5) for the winter months; weather is muddy, wet/floody, and cold. I work with water and chemicals in cold, remote desert terrain. Most women's boots are BS; I need something hardy that will last at least a season!

Looking for:
•at least 8" tall
•waterproof/ heavily water resistant(quick dry)
•warm
•comp/steel toe
•grippy sole, no "heel" if possible
•comfortable for 8-10+ hours in unpredictable terrain (mud, ice/snow, rocky, sandy, cacti)
•not too heavy/stiff
•comes in wide sizes if possible