I've been a Merrill fan for years, but after my last two falling boots were frustrating, I decided to give Salomon a try. I've talked to cool guys who make cool stuff for a living. They are all Filipino and have tiny skinny feet. After some thought I got them, they fit me very well, a bit snuggly. I had a hot spot for the first few hours, but after some use it went away. What impressed me the most is how light the boots are compared to some others I have. Haven't done many dissertations yet but so far so good if they last me a year they are a MUST BUY!