I have several Blondos with this type of sole and the squared off toe in the front. As long as I wore arch supports, they have been great serviceable boots for dress, walking in driving rain or shoveling snow. NO LEAKS. WARM without the care of sheepskin on the outside. I had a formula of one half size up and WIDE so that I could use orthotics. Then hurricane Sandy arrived.  I used my other pair similar to these and had severe pain after an hour (but no leaks). Tried the other two I own,then these. Same result but the problem is ME. Over the summer my feet have changed and my "go to" options are gone. Love the zip and waterproof leather for taking the dogs out one more time or going to the mail box. Bottom line: the boots have not changed.  I am looking for some other orthotic so that I can hopefully keep them. FYI: I think most people need to go a half size up for Blondos and many styles have width options. If you have plantar fascitis or high arches, you will probably want an OTC arch support or insole. There is room in this style to do that. Hope that is of help to someone.