Im really happy with the fit and look of these shoes. I was looking for a decent hiking shoe and did some online research. This shoe consistantly came in with very high reviews in online articles/ratings and I decided to try them out along with another brand. I ordered 1/2 size down because other Amazon reviews said it ran large. Ordering down was a good choice and they fit perfectly. The shoe is comfortable and I really like the style of lace system, the tongue also has a pocket to tuck in the excess. The toe area was comfortable, not too narrow, and my heel did not slip.  The inside sole that comes in it is really comfortable, I just wish it had arch support. The outside of the shoe is attractive and will go with pretty much anything you choose to wear. I ended up liking this shoe the best and returning the other one I had purchased.