i sent them back. they are big, heavy and unattractive. i only wore them around town for the day to see if i wanted to keep them, but that was enough to know i didnt like them. they do have a lot of toe room though. so they do not feel too restrictive.

I purchased these boots in anticipation of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. I haven't done the expedition yet, but I have begun breaking them in and it seems effortless. The soles are sturdy, but the insides are like butter and have already formed comfortably to my feet. I ordered them a half-size too big to accommodate bulky socks on the mountain, but they still fit well at the ankles and my foot doesn't slide around. The water-proofing is excellent and I think they're pretty darn cute, too. An all-around great shoe that I hope will aid my way up to 19,000 feet!

I cannot speak for the performance of the boots as I returned them before wearing them, but I found these boots to be very bulky for their size. They look goofy compared to other hiking boots because the upper part is so wide, like there appears to be no length to the foot. More importantly, they were much heavier than the Lowa Renegade I was trying to replace. I ended up buying another pair of Lowas.

Having an active lifestyle as long as I can remember means my feet and ankles need all the loving support they can get. The Danner 453 GTX is by far the most supportive and comfortable hiker right out of the box I have found in a long time. Price was not a factor for me in finding the right boot, and well...these boots just happen to have a great price for what you get. I have slim ankles, and these boots fit ever so well around them, while affording plenty of room in the toe box for those long, long hikes. At the end of the day, my toes are still happy. I would recommend this boot to everyone. Thanks!! gotta go!

These hiking boots are great. It took about 8 miles for them to break in. Wish they were not getting discontinued. They are a little bit on the heavy side, but overall...comfortable.

These are the best boots yet. Took only a day to break in. Very, very comfortable, I almost forgot they are for work. Well worth the money!