As mentioned on other reviews. The fold of the material on the sides of the tongue combined with the hard seam where it's all stitched together makes for bad pressure point on your ankle. Every step was painful. Had to rey themGood so far. Good room in toe box but not too much. Usually boots like this end up with a split at ball of foot between the tread at around nine months for me. The build quality seems as good as other brands in the range. I will think of the glass as half full for now.These boots are great... I'm a mechanic and I am on my feet all day and these puppies really keep a load off very comfortable and quick break inNo rough of feet