Amazon you did it AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am in shock! These boots are AMAZING!!! I just got them today and am wearing them now (starting to break them in).
Well for starters. I know I should thank the company (Lowa) for making such an extraordinary hiking boot, but I MUST give THANKS to AMAZON.COM for offering these boots at an affordable price. I have been eying these boots for months, but couldn't justify the cost. I know, I know...the boots are one of the most important (if not THE important) part of your gear. But that $250.00 (tax and all) I just couldn't do it. Then, I saw Amazon offering them for $98.00 for certain sizes. Well I generally wear an 8 1/2 and although I read all the reviews that these boots run big, I could not resist the amazing savings, so I order a size up instead of down.
Needless to say, I am glad I did! They are a bit narrow(ish) boot, but because I ordered a size too big I have ample room in the toe box area yet tightness around the heel (and a good arch support). The larger size also offer great room to scrunch my toes (wide front foot with narrow heel)which is very important for me! I also am able to wear a Liner sock and Wool hiking socks with no discomfort.
Simply AMAZING!!!