Just initial impressions for now, since I've broken them in but haven't given them any hard wear yet. My foot is 10 5/16 by 4 1/16 which would be a 9.5 (43 Eu) D in street shoes, the width being ever so slightly over medium but not enough to go up. I ordered my Fugitives in 10 D and that fit is perfect with a mid weight wool sock with or without liners. In fact, laced up tight, they would be serviceable with just liners, but I wouldn't recommend any long hikes that way. Laced up straight the toe box was roomy and comfortable, but I had slight heel slip. Using a modified pattern for heel lock-in, it was still comfortable with no more heel slippage. All and all perfect fit and very comfortable. They broke in quickly with no discomfort to speak of. They are slightly warm for a non insulated boot. A trade-off, I suppose, for the Gore-Tex membrane and some amount of split leather on the upper. I haven't had them long enough to have an issue with the laces, but they don't seem strong. Sooner or later I'll replace them with paracord.