These boots run small, so follow the recommendation you will see by other users and buy 1/2 size bigger. These boots felt broken-in the first day I wore them and they feel even better now that I've had them for a while. The tips have plenty of room for my toes and I have walked down pretty steep, long downhills and my toes never hit the front (I've lost toe nails that way!). A great boot all around.