Plan and simple:
- Well designed boot. Ergonomic design matches the outer curvature of the foot perfectly.

- Climbing-rubber wrapped toe provides protection on the rocky trails that could otherwise scuff the living crap out of your boots.

- Definitely rigid enough to carry a multi-day pack. On the other hand, I did do the rock scramble at Old Rag Mountain in Virginia, which is no walk in the park, and they were flexible enough to provide maneuverability. On stiffness, I would have to agree with Kayland and give them a 6.5 out of 10.

-The high ankle provided some much needed support.

- I wear a 8.5 w so i got the size 9 (no wide available.) Surprisingly room toe box. The laces extend all the way down to the toe which allows a truly customized fit.

- The Event liner is much more breathable than Gore-tex. I haven't spent an extended amount of time in water so I don't have an accurate assessment of waterproofness, but the few puddles and streams that i crossed didnt give me any trouble.

- Plenty of grip and traction.

- No blister or any foot problems on first hike. My brother has the Asolo tps and he is still getting blister after 3 hikes.

- They could potentially use a new insert pad rather than the stock insert. It was a but rough on the ball of the foot.

- Highly recomended

- Previous boots: Asolo FSN 95 GTX

I took these straight out of the box and did 25 miles over two days. No blisters.

Just be careful not to twist your ankle.

Most boots need a break-in period. These felt great right out of the box. Lacing to the toe allows you to have them as loose or as tight as you want them, although people with wider feet may find them a little snug around the toes. They breathe well, and seem just about waterproof. Arch support is adequate. I have worn these in snow and slush, and my feet stayed dry. I have also worn them on backpacking trips (with a heavy load) and found they are comfortable with good support. Overall, this is a fantastic boot.

I bought these boots prior to doing a 5 day section of the northern Long Trail in Vermont. I wear exclusively Smartwool socks, and this seemed to be a good combination. The overall fit and comfort of these boots was fine, and the break in period was minimal. The eVent seemed to mostly do its job, and while my feet got clammy when walking for hours in the rain and mud, they did not prune up.
My biggest complaint is that Kayland does not offer wide sizes. I wear a 9.5-10.5 and went with the size 10. I had plenty of wiggle room from top to bottom, but my feet get squeezed laterally during long descents. I would prefer a wide 9.5, which would have been a perfect fit. I am keeping the boots, but buying trecking poles to minimize the toe-bang.
Despite my complaining, I maintain that my overall opinion is quite good. These are high quality boots that didn't cause the slightest blister in very wet and muddy conditions with serious trail grades both up and down.

These boots will stand up to almost anything. I have worn them in mud, snow, hot summer days, and my feet have never gotten wet. The only complaint I have is that the bed liner is a little thin and has caused some knee pain after long days in the boots.

Well after a couple decades I gave up on Goretex to keep my feet dry from the inside. I just have to admit I have sweaty feet and an allday hike would leave my feet like they had been standing in a tub all day, and of course that brings blisters. I have tried different insoles as I have long narrow feet and need to fill the boot volume, however most all insoles are insulating heat producers and contribute to the problem. The Kayland factory insole is a thin breathable unit which may not have the longevity desired, but with a felt insert below, serves me well for a great fit aided by the laces to toe design. After a couple weekenders, I spent a week long hike (with two days in the rain) and can now heartily recommend this boot, as well as the great service & tech advice from Backcountry.com. Good support and no blisters. The soles are a little slick and the boot runs narrower than normal, which is good for a A/B foot width like mine. They are my new "Old Friends".