Just got these earlier today, so can't attest to how they feel/hold up after long wear, but they seem very well made and fit true to size.  I actually ordered a half size up based on comments but might order my regular size as well and compare how they fit with the ones I got.  I'm not sure what the commentors who note that the boot is stiff are comparing it against.  I am used to super stiff high quality Frye boots but didn't feel the need to bite the price bullet for the Frye combat boots... these are no more stiff than a normal pair of good boots.  Only difference is that you're dealing with a rubber sole instead of a stacked leather sole.<br /><br />I also have a pair of the Steve Madden Troopa's.  If you've tried those on I would say these run a little bit bigger than those.