Unbelievably comfortable. The photos don't do them justice. My feet are disaster areas due to numerous sports related injuries. These hiking boots are surprisingly lightweight but top Velcro strap secures them snugly. I purchased a size 13 wide and the extra width is making a huge difference in terms of not squeezing my toes together. I don't find the soles to be too hard as one review mentioned. The shoes arrived with two different kinds of inserts, one flat and the other more orthopedic. I think that was a great extra touch. Definitely keepers.