I purchased these Scarpas in mid-December, put them on and have rarely taken them off. They are really comfortable, with no manufacturing quality issues (stitching and materials are perfect). The sizing was just right (I wear a 9 1/2 sneaker and bought a 42.5). Looking at them, there is an impression that they are a bit narrow, but they conform to your foot shape really well and there are no tight spots. I'd have to say that this impression is confined to the exterior of the boot. There is plenty of room inside, so you can flex your feet and wiggle your toes without meeting resistance.
We have had snow in the last two weeks and so I have had the opportunity to try them out in wet and mushy conditions. They definitely keep your feet dry and comfortable. I just don't see a downside.

The decision to wear mittens vs gloves requires a willingness to trade dexterity for warmth. Once that point has been reached, you can begin to appreciate the features of these mittens. Construction quality is what you'd expect (flawless). I had initially been concerned about being too warm when exerting, but the moisture wicking leaves you with dry hands. You stay warm on the lift and don't get too warm while skiing. Lanyards and drawstrings are in the right places and easy to work (even when the mittens are on) and an adjustable strap at wrist level lets you custom fit them a bit. Because they are gauntlets, they are BIG and because they are down filled they have some loft to them, but you can still drive with them on and manipulate control knobs and door latches. After using them through one of the coldest winters ever (Yeah, Northern NY), I wouldn't think of trading them and am very pleased with my purchase. By the way, BackcountryStore.com delivered them exactly when they were scheduled.