Beautiful well made boots. Fits my 9.5 AA foot with high arch right out of the box. Insulation will be nice in winter. There is an elastic gusset along the back of the boot that is not visible in the photos. It allows for free motion during walking. The boot heel is just high enough to not interfere with foot motion during walking and standing. My high arch moves well and the toe box is roomy without being "sloshy". The shaft fits my 14.5 in calves well, allowing enough room to tuck in a pair of straight leg jeans without discomfort. My Sacro Illiac (hips, tail bone) discomfort is much less in these boots than in many other shoes I have tried. The traction is very nice, though I haven't tried them on ice yet. Just enough room for a pair of heavier socks.

My feet love these so much I wear them in the house sometimes when I have to be on my feet. Nice to walk in, though I still can't do long distances in them. So much nicer than athletic shoes for going around town in.

I am so happy I found these online and on sale. I've been frustrated looking for nice narrow size boots in the stores. I saw the reviews and decided that I would give them a try. So happy I did!  I'll be on the lookout for Blondo boots that are not insulated so that I can wear them in the summer. I am sure that these will be my favorite boots for many years to come.