![]() ![]() This is where the boot comes into its own for me. Note: At this point slightly off topic, I want to remind you that the socks you choose, play a big part in comfort so don’t skimp in that area. Whilst I won’t be so bold as to say they are the comfiest things I’ve ever tried on as some reviewers would, they are very comfortable, and I believe a bit of breaking in will only increase the comfort level. I am a size 9 and tried both the 8.5 and size 9’s on, the size 9 had a little extra toe room whilst still being snug in all the right places. They fit true to shoe size in my opinion. However, I’m sure the boot will relax after a bit of use and the toe section is nice, plenty of room to allow for ample toe wiggle. ![]() So those of you with really wide feet might not find them that comfortable. I felt they were slightly narrower around the mid-section than the previous boots I’ve owned. I went for all black versions as I like to keep my boots clean and thought that the darker color would show dirt a bit less than the alternatives. When I first opened the box, I thought it was a nice looking boot without blowing my mind. This was music to my ears, so I decided to give them a go. The key points that kept coming up were "comfortable, stable, supportive" etc. While I take information from those sites with a pinch of salt, these boots kept cropping up on many sites, so I decided to look through some consumer reviews. I read through various websites publishing surveys on the “top 10 hiking boots” or claims of that nature. Did I want it to look good? Of course, but this was a secondary requirement. I was looking for a solid boot with a stable base and good ankle support (for my glass left ankle) that would be suitable for long-distance hiking over various terrain while carrying weight. ![]()
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