A durable boot made to last ! It's dead easy to get a good fit with this model and i found them to be comfortable right out the box which was a nice suprise, there is plenty of room in the toe area so they don't feel squashed or cramped (which is rare if you have wide feet like me). My toes have always toasty,even in -18. I don't get any heel slip with these boots and i found the stiff sole to make precision and edging a lot easier. The tongue is removable allowing room for thick socks. The lacing locking system is snag free, effective and easy to use with a gloved hand, the ONLY downside i have found is that because they are made of leather they have a habbit of freezing overnight, although I recommend you to wear VBL's and gaiters to minimise moisture (which in my experience works well)