I like these boots but my headline of "A big large in the size but my aching feet feel better - I purchased heel pads and inserted orthotics, in part, to fit better" really says it all.  I have only worn them a few days, so it is too early to really say.  I'll try to post again in a few months.  They are attractive an seem to be helping my aching feet -- especially while driving.

I will go through TSA x-rays tomorrow and we'll see what the steel toe inserts will do to this process...