This is the second pair of these boots that I have bought over the last 3 years and they are the best and most comfortable boot that I have ever worn in my life, "59 yrs". I spend most of my day walking in the bush,over rocks and through water. I am flat footed and have had problems with my feet, at times it was very painful for me to walk,until I bought my first pair of Irish Setter boots, I even bought a pair of the MD 2866 for casual wear, because walking on pavement or concrete was difficult in other shoes. My wife gets upset with me because this is all I want to wear any more. Again, I say "The best boot" for any outdoorsman that money can buy.