Well put together boot, love the bison leather, and will appreciate the rubber sole in the climate I live in. I'm normally a true 8.5, including in other Trask shoes I own and these were quite tight to get on. If they don't stretch, I may have to pull out the stretcher to get the vamp a bit taller.

Cecil and team got these out very fast and packed well again. Glad I stumbled across their site. It's always nice to support a smaller, family owned store that understands what real customer service means.

They did not have the size I wanted, but the next size up. Cecil emailed me about the inventory mistake online, and gave me the opportunity to try another pair, with the ability to return them free of charge. Turns out, the next size up was right. I never would have known if Cecil had just cancelled the order instead of reaching out to me.

Always a pleasure working with Cecil and staff. They are always responsive, great advise, and quick to ship! These boots arrived in record time! I live in an extremely isolated place where things usually take 30+days. These were shipped 21 January and arrived 30 January. Appropriately packaged and arrived without any bumps or bruises. Upon opening, strong scent of quality leather. Pictures do not do these boots justice. The color is rich with a light sheen and the craftsmanship is obviously spot-on. I wore these the same night they arrived. They went well with jeans and buttoned up shirt or could have paired well in a more dressed up ensamble. The soles appear to be leather with a thinner rubber lugged heel and fore foot sole. Meaning that they do not look hiker chunky. the interior had generous amount of room paired with buffalo gold bison boot socks. I placed a pair of Atrex orthotic insoles that took up any extra room I had and felt a little too tight. I pushed through the night and wore them the next day and the boot started to form to my foot better. I expect like any boot that they will continue to get more comfortable as I break them in. I love these boots and expect to get many years of wear. If you value great craftsmanship at an outstanding value, then do NOT wait! Buy them NOW, you will not regret!