I've never worn boots like this before, I'm not a hiker or an outdoor type person, but with bad weather I really wanted some solid shoes I was comfortable with in bad weather. I originally saw this shoe at the Bass Pro Shop and fell in love with them and the price. I went to ask for a size to try on and was promptly told they only had 7s and 10s because they couldn't keep enough in stock for the high demand.  Fortunately I took pictures and when I got home, found the exact shoe here and I was able to verify this by comparing the pictures.

I wasn't sure about what size to get so I followed the sizing chart. I messured my foot and got a size 9, it fits perfectly.  I was able to wear these boots immedately and comfortably. As with every new shoe, the padding was a bit fluffy around the neck and when I tied them up, my feet were pushed forward in the shoe making it seem like the boot was a little small but I knew this wasn't the case because I had so much room in the heel. But with time and wear and figuring out just how tight I like the laces, my foot now has plenty of room and isn't pushed into the toe box.

The only obstical I'm having to ajust to, is because I'm not use to wearing boots like this, my achilles tendon gets a little sore. It's a very stiff boot and it does have some weight. But with that being said, I love how protected my foot feels. When I put my sneakers on after wearing these boots for a while, I feel like I'm swearing socks.

I love these boots and wouldn't trade them for the world. I get compliments all the time!