These boots are very comfortable and provide excellent arch as well as ankle support. I have used them on multiple day hikes and am looking forward to taking them backpacking. The boot itself is lightweight and I didn't have any problems developing blisters. I wore hiking socks in them, depending on the thickness of your sock you may want to go half a size up. The biggest plus of these boots is that they are truly waterproof and have kept my foot dry in rainy and muddy conditions.