I recently purchased these boots before a three day backpacking trip and was pleasantly surprised. So far these boots check out. I received them two days before the trip and was worried about the blisters that were to come having had no time to break them in.

As soon as they arrived i put them on for the rest of the day to break them in.  After the first day, (i only had on one pair of semi thin socks) I noticed a blister forming on my left small pinky toe. Needless to say i was worried, my right foot felt great, on my left foot my little toe rubbed. The next day i wore the boots with two good socks on my left foot and one pair on my right, problem solved. On my backpacking trip I hiked a total of 19.5 miles covering 1600' in elevation change, and i did not get one blister. In fact the blister i had opened previously was starting to heal! I did however have to pack extra socks for my left foot.

They feel really sturdy and might take some time to break in, i personally like that in a boot, properly breaking them in may fix the rubbing.  They are pretty warm so hikes in super hot weather might not be too fun, unless its real rugged and you need the extra sturdiness.  I am a big guy at 6'1" 230 lbs. wearing a size 11 and these boots are def. burly enough for someone my size, overall i'm very pleased with this purchase

pros: sturdy, good support, light, heel fits like a glove

cons: left boot rubbed small toe, laces are almost too short