text: I will Start with the positive. These shoes are well made and look great. One of the few hiking boots that look good.  My issue is with the fit and comfort.  I have tried everything to make these boots work. Silk sock liner and darn tough socks, inserts, with the plastic insert, without the plastic insert and after 30 minutes of walking my feet are killing me.  I purchased them for a long backpacking trip I am taking in August and I figured I had a long break in period.  I have tried walking in these shoes at least 8 times hoping they would break in and today I finally gave up. These are not wide width boots so for anyone looking for E or 2E look elsewhere. I wish they were as comfortable as they are good looking!