The only reason I give these four stars is that I haven't worn these boots all day yet, so I can't judge the long-term comfort. The aren't as cushiony as some shoes I have, but they give good support and I love the way they look. Time will tell, but I have other Merrell shoes and they've been great. I ordered a 6 first and they felt too short, so I reordered in a 6.5 and they're perfect. (For me size depends on the brand and the style.) would suggest going half a size up with this style, but maybe that's just me. So far, pretty happy with the purchase.