My daughter loves to hike and has been begging to go for the last year. We've been looking for hiking shoes for her and came across these. Immediately upon opening the shoebox we could tell these were quality boots. They are heavy and sturdy and very well made. They fit as expected and are stiff. They will need some breaking in like all good boots do. They lace up nice and tight and fit her perfectly. They are comfortable to walk in and give great ankle support. The waterproof aspect will be perfect for long outdoor adventures. On top of all this. they look great!!! We are looking forward to may outdoor adventures with these boots.