Chaco Canyonland Leather Mid eVent Hiking Shoe - Men's

At 15oz, these are some the lightest hiking boots you will find that are leather and waterproof. They also have excellent arch support, I have never worn a any shoe that has had good arch support until I wore these. If you are like me and usually get arch pains after hiking for a long time, then you will appreciate these boots. These boots are also wider in the forefoot, like all Chacos, which is nice because you can layer warm socks in the winter when the temperature drops and not pinch your toes. I found that these boots fit true to size, I normally wear a 9-9.5 and either size fit me great, but I went with the 9.5 so I could layer socks. Chaco sandals are a whole size too big though, I have the Z2 sandals in a size 8.

I wish I could find these boots in a size larger than 12. Some people might think these shoes are not worth their price but I look at it as if the shoes came with a 30+ dollar insole. The insole the comes with these is quite amazing, very supportive to say the least. It has a thin sole which gives you more of a feel as to what you are stepping on and makes you feel somewhat lower (planted?) to the ground. I like that a lot about this boot.
Sadly I had to return them because there just wasn't enough room for my toes :(

Go for it....I hate buying shoes mail order, but picked a winner this time. Size yourself up half a size for extra comfort if you have the wide Fred Flintstone foot. I may wear them to my wedding next week. They are that comfortable, besides couples should wear hiking boots to their wedding as a sybolic gesture of the journey they are about to take.
Mountain Norm

Simply put, this boot is lightweight, more breathable than comparable XCR boots, and has a roomy toe box.

The water-proofing is mostly good, although water can creep around the tongue into the boot is partially submerged.

The sole is grippy on wet surfaces but doesn't help you on ice. Crap tends to cling to the sole, which makes it difficult to clean. If you step in gum-- forget it. The soles clack on hard surfaces.

A fair bit of beer has been spilled on my pair. Unfortunately, the spilled beer has left a stain on the leather. Make sure you clean these when you come home from the pub.

I live in a climate where the winds take us down to -45 F. These boots were roasty toasty. I can slap them into my snowshoes on warm days and be fine. or wear them casually on really cold days and laugh at the wind. Great shoe, Great price. Only what I have come to expect from Chaco and SAC

For their purpose, they are an excellent pair of boots. Even though they are medium width, the room in the toe box is a pleasure for my wide feet. Haven't worn them a lot, but will get the chance during the holidays. That will tell the tale.