Bought these last minute to replace my old hiking boots for a trip up to the Blue Ridge Parkway.  Wore them straight out of the box with no problems!!  Super comfy!  True to size (didn't have to size up or down).  Loooove these boots!  FYI- if you have narrow feet, these *might* not work for you (unless you wear thick socks).  My feet are regular width...and felt fine in these boots.  But there seems to be more room in the width...which I don't mind...since after hiking & being on your feet for a while, your feet tend to swell a little (kinda like in runner's shoes)...so the width in these boots are perfect for me!  I wore regular hiking socks (nothing extra thick...but I'd have room if I wanted to wear thicker socks in cooler temps).