I bought a pair of these Not knowing what to expect? But after the 1st two weeks of breaking them in they fit like a fine pair of boots Ive had forever, they are Very Comfortable and Light for a Comabat/Hiking stlye boot Much better Than Danners which I almost bought instead of these and Im So Glad I Bought These Wonderfull Boots Instead !!! The Vibram soles are So Quiet on all surfaces and Love the Goretex as Well , which comes Standard on these boots and costs Extra on Danners as an option !!! Plus these Haix Mission Desert Tan Boots Look Really Kick _ss and your not likeley to see anybody with another pair on any military base anytime soon quite yet, there are Awesome Little Secret. Mark Ex Army Soldier :) And Happy Customer~