I have only had these boots for a week and worn locally so not yet on a long hike. Out of the box the fit is good but a bit loose at the heel. The first hook on the laces, above the eyelets is difficult to get the laces in because it has a bar inside that grips the lace. It has been made like that deliberately but I dont see why. Just makes it slightly more difficult to get boots on and off, and you cant adjust the lacing on the foot.