My first pair of Lowa boots.<br />I knew upon ordering that I would have to break these in due to the shape of my feet.  Break in took about two weeks of wearing them around the house for a few hours each day.<br />I must use insoles for arch support cause my arches are so high.  I have yet to find any type of footwear that can comfortably support my arches without insoles.  So I knew with these boots, like any other, I would have some &#34;growing into them&#34; pains.  For my feet, this is to be expected and I did not deduct any stars for that.<br />I deducted the stars for how hot these are on my feet.  I purposely purchased these based on the reviews of others saying how well these kept their feet cool, even in desert climate.<br />My job requires my to walk off and on for 10 hours a day covering anywhere from 5 to 12 miles of open prairie, and the temperature can be anywhere from the 70's to the 100's.<br />I've worn FITS Light Hiker socks for years, in my opinion, they are the best for my feet.  These Lowa boots are the first I've owned for my job that make my feet feel hot.  They are consistent in their hot feeling too, no matter the outside temperature, my feet feel the same degree of hot.<br />I really enjoy the comfort of these boots, I feel as though I could walk for days and days without foot fatigue, I just wish they didn't feel so hot.