Initial fitting was tight but that's to be expected in any new boot.  Husband is an archery hunter and hikes miles and miles while scouting elk.  He wore them for a couple days before heading out but said that they will be &#34;the bomb&#34; once they break-in.  When he returns from his trip, I will update the review with more detail about his experience but I think that he will be quite satisfied with this purchase.