Love the boots. Light, stlyish and durable. Waiting to see how they do in the wet and cold. I recommend not lacing all the way to the top or else it feels uncomfortable around the ankle. Leave one acelet empty. There's enough room in there for a heavy sock to help with keeping warm (even at my normal size). They are flexible but heavy duty enough to handle rough terrain. Plus you can't argue with the use of recycled products.