I have been buying Magnum boots for at least 15 years, mostly stealth force style and this was the first pair I tried that I didn't like. The top back of the boot where the padding and v shape is rubs on my calves and causes irritation. Also the boots seemed smaller in width and length than I am used to when getting a new pair. Since I have narrow feet I was surprised how squished my feet felt inside the boots. They felt so uncomfortable I sent them back for a refund. I bought them on sale for less than half price so I really didn't want to return them, but I knew it was the correct choice. I just bought another pair of Magnums that resemble my old pair of Magnum Stealth boots, they are called Magnum Men's Response III 8.0 . They should come in the mail tomorrow so hopefully I like those better, either way I will leave a review for those boots too in the near future.