I go through alot of hiking boots because I work outside.  I've bought alot of different brands Columbia, Hi-Tec, Danner, anything that was in budget.  I bought a pair of Danner boots a year ago.....could not wear them.  The rubbed acrossed my toes, my ankles and were really stiff.  I bought a pair of Hi-tec's because they were on sale and they were ok.  I had to find a pair of boots because I'd worn out the Hi-tecs so I bought another pair and trying to tie them so they would be snug was a huge issue.  I went on the web searching for a better shoe.  The coremic ridge came up and it looked good but I'm always leery of buying online without trying them on first because each different brand fits way different.  I searched amazon and they had them on sale at a very good price so I thought for $20 bucks I'll give them a try.  OMG!  As soon as I put them on they fit perfect and very, very comfortable.  No break in time for these!  My only regret is that I didn't get 2 more pairs at that price because now they're 59.99.  But I'm still going to get another pair for backup when I wear these out!  Get this shoe!