I was in great need of a good pair of high quality boots to wear when shooting pistols matches as well as for Deer Hunting this Fall. I needed them to be comfortable but also sturdy AND provide good ankle support as I have trouble with turning an ankle when hiking or walking over rough terrain. Well, these boots fit my needs perfectly. How did I know about them? Well, these boots are featured in the new Navy Seals Book, "No Easy Day" about the mission to get Osama Bin Laden. These boots were worn by the Navy Seal who wrote that book on that mission. Do these boots turn you into a Navy Seal? Well, no. But it can make you proud to be wearing them! However, if they were not comfortable, sturdy, ankle supporting boots I would not be writing this review. I have worn them to several pistol matches so far and I plan to wear them deer hunting next month as well. So far they have been the best boots that I have ever owned. I recommend them highly.