Excellent Boot. I just ordered a second pair. These get worn a lot and have gone on very strenuous hikes (with and without weight). You will give out long before these do.  I was using Vasque Breeze III Mid GTX before these and they were good, but these, to me, were far more comfortable in the long run. Almost apples to apples - used the Danners and the Vasques in similar week long Alpine treks, and on my feet the Danners were noticeably better in traction and comfort. Looks aside, I love the retro look of the Danners. Yes, the Vasque cost 50% less, but are not American hand made with American leather. I did own an original pair that lasted about 15 years but were sadly got loss in a fire. I expect these to last that long at least.

BTW, the Mountain Light II's run narrow compared to this model, just an FYI- built on a different last.