I just got these in the mail, so I can't speak to time-tested comfort, but they feel pretty damn good on. I wear an 8.5-9.  I sized up based on reviews, and bought both 9 and 9.5, just in case (I'm leaving soon on a trip). I tried the 9 on first and don't need to bother with the 9.5. 9 fits great with thick ankle socks.

Lots of room in the toes. I'm used to my toes hitting part of whatever shoe I'm wearing. Not a problem here. Walked around the house in them. They have nice arch support that gets better as you tighten the laces.

I think they're kind of ugly from my bird's eye view; that's why I can't give them 5 stars. I don't love the look; but they're cute from the sides and head on--and they're way better looking than some of the potatoes I've tried on in the name of hiking and trail blazing. Why must hiking shoes be so hideous? Very pleased with the purple and black color. I wouldn't feel embarrassed to be out and about in them.

I splashed water on the kitchen tile and they do indeed slip on that wet surface. But I wonder if a little outdoor scuffing won't help that. Hope so. I'm going to Scotland, where the rocks get slippery. I'll come back and add to my review after the trip. Maybe they'll be so incredible on the rocks that I'll give that last star.