I realized that the picture shows the upper toe and heel areas as double stitched. The pair I got were TRIPLE stitched. And the reddish color in the picture is a bit off. It's more a darker desert tan. Sizing was perfect, 13D(M).

I used them camping for two nights and they were comfortable all day/night fresh out of the box. I walked through streams with no water penetration. The temp was 40 degrees at night and cold feet wasn't even close to an issue with merino wool socks and liners on.

Many years from now, hopefully, I'll know the price tag was worth it. For now I'm quite satisfied with these boots and i expect them to really last.