comfortable and stable right out of the boxx ..last pair lasted 2 tough years!! cant find a nicer boot for price. BUT AFTER 2 WEEKS LEFT FOOT PAINS FROM DEFECTIVE BOOTS.THERE IS A HOLE IN INNER SOLE AS IF CAST WRONG AND LIL TOE SINKS INTO THIS CAUSING CALLOUSING AND PAIN.BEST TO TRY THINGS ON BEFORE PURCHASING