I have foot issues and I need corrective orthotics and eventually I'll require surgery.  I've had to change the type of footwear to more supportive, stiff-soled shoes. I bought a pair of Vasque Talus Trek hiking boots a couple of years ago and I absolutely love them.  I wanted a comfortable daily shoe that I could use to walk the dog, run errands, etc....  Of course I thought of Vasque since I love their hiking boots! I found the Monolith Low Hiking Shoes and ordered them in the same size as my Vasque hiking boots.  They look cute and they're not a heavy shoe so right out of the box I was happy. Just like with my hiking boots, I removed the insole and slid my orthotics inside. Then I put them on my feet and my love for these shoes plummeted. They were so uncomfortable! When I wear my Vasque hiking boots, it feels like they're hugging and supporting my feet. When I put these Monolith Low Hikers on, there was a tightness through the front and top of my foot and I couldn't wait to get my feet out of them! I don't think I've ever had a more incomfortable pair of shoes! I was sad to have to send them back since they were so cute but there was no way I was going to be able to wear them. I have no idea why these fit so differently from the hiking boots I have but the different is pretty drastic (with my Talus Treks I can wear a heavier tube sock but the Monoliths were so tight even with my very thin hiking sock liners).