I have been buying hiking boots for a long time; including way back when Herters Outfitters was the King of mail order hunting and fishing gear.  These boots are the most comfortable boots I've owned.  They fit true to size (wide sizes for me) and require no break-in.  I could walk 50 miles in these boots.  They breath well, don't leak, and lace up fast.  There is plenty of ankle support and the tread is designed to release dirt and mud yet provides plenty of trail traction.