text: I have owned three pair of Hi-Tec Men's Altitude IV Hiking Boots, but these were a major disappointment! Bought these about a month ago, and they still hurt my feet. To add insult to injury, the eyelets for the laces are rough (the laces do not slide through them smoothly) and have worn thru and broken one of the laces; the other is showing considerable wear. Not happy at all with these.<br /><br />I have applied for a refund, and I am awaiting the vendor's review/decision. Will return if I can. Will gift to a friend if I can't. Maybe they will have better luck! For me, I will by buying another pair of these (Love them!!!): http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B000RUF41S