I got these boots because I liked how they looked rather than the recyclable materials they are made out of. The leather is very soft and supple feeling broken in from day one which contributes to the comfort of the boots. The sole is nice and grippy without being too bulky but the sole is pretty soft leading me to believe that they might wear quickly. The good part is that they can be resoled with Vibrams so theres nothing to worry about there. The footbed is very comfortable, and as I said before these boots felt like I had been wearing them for years the day that they arrived. Couldn't ask for anything more. Just be sure to buy at least a half size if not a whole size smaller than you would normally wear in other brands. I typically wear between a 9.5 and 10 and I had to return my 9.5 for a 9.