These boots fit just right.(I did go up 1/2/size to make sure,though.)I bought this pair specifically because of the soles. The soles are much more aggressive than the usual "Logger" soles. Pretty good arch-support too,for a change. Maybe the best part,though,was the price. Mine were $81 and change when I bought them,plus they were on a 20% off sale for work boots. I've seen these boots listed somewhere else for $229.00! What a country! What a deal I got!