Boots arrived excatly on date advised (Sydney, Australia). Bought size 12.5 as my usual size of 12 didn't quite fit (due to rigid toe cap). Salomon don't bring half sizes into Oz over 12. Have taken these boots on 2 walks so far. Sydney walkers would know descent at Wentworth Falls to Vera Falls and Hippocrene. These boots provided suitable downhill support without smashing your toes to front of boot. Boot is very flexible and provides good movement for heading back up the ascent.
Two things: 1. The boot is not water proof. Dipped foot in water to first lace loop for 10 seconds. Minor leaking in both boots at toe. 2. Lacing took a while to work out. Boot could do with a lace lock in the configuration. Remedied this by putting a tie prior to lacing through the last loop. This locks the heel in.
This boot opened with a retail price of AUD$320 in local stores so the value at US$110 cannot be argued with. I think this is a great boot for day walks where flexibility is an absolute must (which means most local day walks in my area). Plus the boot looks good and is not something your old dad would wear.