These boots were highly rated on "Best of Boots" for 2023 and I was excited to try them. I wear a size 6 but usually order a 6.5 in boots to accommodate thicker socks. The insert has Velcro and thick sides. Unfortunately the way that it fastens and tightens puts the front edge of the insert against the side of your legs and digs in. I tried going a little looser than I usually like and still had the problem with the insert digging in. I was just walking around my house trying to break them in. I ended up with bruises on both sides of my legs toward the top of the insert because of the way that it overlaps, even when worn looser than I would ride in. I can't imagine taking these on the mountain with what it did just walking around the house. The other thing I didn't ... MoreThese boots were highly rated on "Best of Boots" for 2023 and I was excited to try them. I wear a size 6 but usually order a 6.5 in boots to accommodate thicker socks. The insert has Velcro and thick sides. Unfortunately the way that it fastens and tightens puts the front edge of the insert against the side of your legs and digs in. I tried going a little looser than I usually like and still had the problem with the insert digging in. I was just walking around my house trying to break them in. I ended up with bruises on both sides of my legs toward the top of the insert because of the way that it overlaps, even when worn looser than I would ride in. I can't imagine taking these on the mountain with what it did just walking around the house. The other thing I didn't like was the ankle is so narrow that it is hard to get your foot in, even with the boas loosened all the way.

I bought these boots for a couple of reasons. First, I lived in Germany and love German/Swiss culture and wanted to buy boots from that region. Second, they are so so pretty! I have only one criticism and it’s so frustrating. I bought the black and pink ones. I tried putting them on for the first time this weekend and the loop on the back pulled halfway out of the stitches on the back of them on the left boot. It’s so frustrating and so sad honestly. It was an easy fix. I think the loop should be like triple stitched to insure that the loops can be utilized for the purpose they are there. To pull on the boots. They fit, but it tore when trying to pull on the boot. If they were to like reinforce the stitching in that area, the boots would be perfect. But I love them ... MoreI bought these boots for a couple of reasons. First, I lived in Germany and love German/Swiss culture and wanted to buy boots from that region. Second, they are so so pretty! I have only one criticism and it’s so frustrating. I bought the black and pink ones. I tried putting them on for the first time this weekend and the loop on the back pulled halfway out of the stitches on the back of them on the left boot. It’s so frustrating and so sad honestly. It was an easy fix. I think the loop should be like triple stitched to insure that the loops can be utilized for the purpose they are there. To pull on the boots. They fit, but it tore when trying to pull on the boot. If they were to like reinforce the stitching in that area, the boots would be perfect. But I love them and will probably take them to a repair shop locally to have them reinforced on fixed. Otherwise, no complaints. The boots are beautiful. Buy them. But be careful with the loop on the back. :)

Really nice, just in the size runs small and if you decide to buy get one ot two sizes bigger