Although I am a woman, I ordered these mens hiking boots to get more width in the toe box.  I normally wear a size 8.5 or 9 in womens boots and these mens 8.5 fit great with my thick hiking socks.  They are so much for comfortable than my previous (womens) boots.  I sprayed them with waterproofing spray before wearing them and when hiking in 3" of snow my feet stayed dry and warm.  I cannot tell about durability yet, but so far I am impressed with these boots and with the price. After wearing these boots on two hikes I feel I made a great choice.