I was close to deciding between these boots and Altra Lone Peak. They're both similar in weight. I did not like the toe box on the Vasques. Even though I ordered wide they were narrow and squished your foot into a pointed formation. I couldn't imagine after a couple of hours blisters would form and it would be painful. The tongue and the collar around the ankle were also very puffy which I dislike in mid-height boots. The traction lugs also didn't look very grippy. I also heard from many people that they regret getting waterproof boots because the foot does not breathe and if it does get wet inside which is a possibility it does not dry. I am returning these and keeping the Altras. In my photos the pink shoe is the Ultras which has a more natural foot shape and better traction, as well as a nice thin tongue and Ankle collar