These boots feel good right out of the box. The ankles are a little stiff at first, but limber up after wearing a few times. This is the second pair of these boots I've purchased on Amazon. The first pair lasted over 3 years and I still wear them doing yard work.
The boots are light-weight and fit true to size. I normally wear a 10 1/2 wide, but I ordered these in a size 10 extra wide and the fit was about the same as the 10 1/2. The foot bed is comfortable with ample arch support and the insoles are replaceable. The soles have good tread and provide a fair amount of shock absorption. They are waterproof, but will require application of mink oil or other waterproofing over time.