I don't usually write reviews for footwear until I've worn it for at least one month, but I'm going too make an exception here because these boots were so awesome right out of the box that I don't think they can get any better. I slipped them on for the first time and involuntarily sighed with comfort. It was like sticking my feet into a pillow. They fit my 7 1/2 Wide feet perfectly. Despite my toes reaching the front of the each boot I can't feel the steel toe. They can be easily laced up to put different tensions on each cross lace, making for a tailor made level of snugness from toe to shin. The lace eyelets are high quality antique brass and all are seated properly, as are the hooks toward the top of the boots. The laces are very high quality and extra long. Tight, evenly spaced double and triple stitching throughout.

The boots are composed of medium width, soft, supple full grain leather. I can't comment at this point on the toughness or scratch resistance of the leather as I haven't yet worked in them. Vibram soles have an asymmetrical tread pattern that's supposed to be more slip resistant. The attached tongues consist mostly of leather with cushioned synthetic material over the ankle crease area, thereby eliminating the painful pressure points that need to be broken in around the ankle. In fact, these boots had not a single pressure point that needed to be broken in. The contour of the boot from the heel to the top of the boot is engineered so that the heel doesn't slip upward when running or going down stairs.

Overall, these are the best boots I've ever owned, and I've owned a lot of them. In fact, I immediately ordered a second pair. If needed I will revise this review in a month or two.