These boots were lightly used by me, but I have a high instep and they were pressing on the top of my foot. Otherwise they are super comfortable with the wide forefoot (Altra Original Foot Shape). One of the lacing hooks broke on the inside of the left shoe, but they still work fine by skipping that one. Removable footbeds if you want to add your own orthotics. I wear an 8 in Lone Peaks and 8.5 in Paradigms, and the 8.5 in this was good for me. I’m often an 8 in other brands, but with heavier socks I liked these in 8.5. These are supposed to be waterproof but I never tested that aspect! Very little to no wear. Dark plum/purple color with black trim.