Ok, I can finally write an somewhat objective review. I purchased the scout midnight blue chukka boots from Amazon.  I normally wear a size 9 but decided to go a full size down to an 8.  The shoes arrived and immediately out of the box noticed a beautiful boot, I mean stunningly beautiful!!  The fit was too exact, but everyone knows that with wear the boots would give some and the fit would become acceptable.  The boots were so nice looking that I contemplated keeping them until I noticed on closer inspection some defects in the right boot, near the right hind quarter of the boot.  The white stitching was stuck into the hill of the boot becoming invisible.  Then it looked as if someone attempted to fix it by shaving down some of the top of the hill.  So I had to return them.  But after doing so I immediately purchased another pair from Thursday Boot directly.  The boots arrived today, and they are everything that I originally hoped for.  I purchased an 8.5 this time and they fit perfectly. They are a bit heavier than some other boots/shoes, but it helps towards having a supportive foot bed.  They appear to be well made boots that I will enjoy for many years to come.  I have many chukka and Chelsea boots and when it comes to comfort and support, these are at the top of the line. They have light padding in the foot bed and because of the supportive structure/design, I don't believe that an overly cushioned foot bed is needed.  Also the soft leather lined entireor is perfect.  They are as comfortable as a nice pair of well fitting expensive top quality leather gloves.  I will be purchasing other boots from the company.  I would recommend that you size down one half size.  You will not be sorry if you are a boot fanatic such as myself!  Do yourself a favor and join the Thursday boot team!  You will not regret it!