First of all, these shoes
"First of all, these shoes are not just the lower cut boots. I usually wear a size 7 in the boots but had to order a size 6.5 in these shoes. The shoes don�t have the little hooks which keep the laces taut and they loosen up as you are walking. I have narrow ankles, so unless I put on really thick socks my ankles slide up and down in the shoe. Never had that problem with the boots. The insoles are not very padded and are very thin. I had to replace the insoles. These shoes feel better than the Merrill�s I ordered. I like the big toe box and they are more substantial than the Merrill hikers I bought. I don�t feel like I�m walking on concrete. I hope these don�t delaminate after a year like my last two pairs of boots did. If so, these will be the last I buy. I am a 64 yr old woman, I walk at least 3 miles a day, and hike regularly. Your mileage and feet may vary!"
