Finally got to try a pair of these out.....

Fairly rigorous 2 weeks in the Quetico including several portage days that put the boots through a real test.

1st off the boots are extremely comfortable. Break in period if negligible. I do, however, suggest the standard 2 pair of socks including a liner type sock. The first time I gave the boots a go was on a 10 plus hike on the buckeye trail in Ohio and I paid for it with a dandy heel blister due to wearing 2 pairs of smart wool socks.........wear the liner sock!

I had good support due to the sole and being a high topped boot. Very aggressive wrap around sole.

The bad aspects? They can be a little heavier when wet than some folks might be used to. Throw in a wet wool sock and the weight is not insignificant.

The conditions I encountered were optimal......very little rain the entire time so I cannot accurately talk about how they perform on slick surfaces over the period of several days. Naturally I did hit some mud and bogs and they seemed fine........the only time my attention was laser focused was going uphill on some smooth wet rounded rock.....I remember vibram being
better.

Overall though for a wet boot they are by far the best I have used.......drainage reasonable and not one pebble or rock found its way in. I like them quite a bit.