Ive been buying Hitec boots for almost 20 years. They are not a premium boot but always a good product and a good deal price wise.
I just started wearing these and really like them,Im replacing the hitec alpine lites which lasted a very long time for me.
The new Skamania boots are a touch hard on ankle but hope they will get softer after their broken in. For now I am wearing my tall boot socks and the boots are very comfortable.
They did come with a broken shoelace witch I found a bit odd but after contacting Amazon I received a credit for shoelaces and only ended up paying around $3 for next day delivery and Hitec sent me a ok back up pair for free so it worked out.
I recommend these and almost the entire line of Hitec boots!
Try them out I think you will be pleased!