Needs insoles as there is no padding or support inside. Wore these for renaissance faire, standing 14 hours each day (saturday + sunday) and they held up with no issues at all. the straps at the top of the calf are too short to actually buckle, but i have the issue with most boots due to my calves being big from all the walking i do at faires & conventions. Overall, I am very pleased with these boots. True test will be over the next 7 weekends. If they can hold up to RenFaire wear & tear i will purchase another pair in black for Wasteland Weekend (5 days in the mojave desert).