Hi-Tec Altitude IV SKU #7246473(View on Zappos.com Classic)

I usually wear 11.5 size shoes so I originally ordered this size but they were way too small. I returned them for size 12 and they also were somewhat small but I kept them thinking that they would stretch some which they did.\r\n\r\nI broke them in for about a week and then took them on a 3-day climb of Mt. Adams in Washington. The shoes performed beautifully while guys with much more expensive shoes were suffering with blisters.

Bought these boots after reading other's reviews. The fit and finish of these fair priced hiking boots make them some of the best shoes I have ever purchased.Water tight and comfortable first time I put them on.

I ordered these boots shortly before leaving on a trip during which we would be hiking up Mount St. Helen's, which was about 9 hours of exhausting hiking/climbing, 75% of it spent scrambling over rough volcanic rock formations (basalt and pumice). The Altitude IV performed great: good support, no aching or bruised feet from the rocks, and the close padded fit around the ankle kept out all the gravel and pumice ash (unlike some of my friends who had to empty their shoes several times during the descent. Note to the wise: wear gaiters when you hike Mt St Helen's!). Sizing: I am a very tall female who has always worn men's shoes. This time I ordered the extra-wide (a first for me) because in the past I have been unhappy with hiking boots that seemed to fit in the store, but ended up pinching me on the sides and torturing me on the trail over the long run. But of course I was guessing at the size and was a little worried about that. My foot has been the same for 25 years (still wearing a 42 in my Birkenstocks), but the size I need to buy has slowly grown from 9.5 men's to somewhere between a 10 and 11 depending on when and where the shoe was made. I've come to accept that we can't expect to wear the same size shoe all the time, but need to be happy just knowing our modern "size range." I decided to order right in the middle of my range, and went with a 10.5, which fit me well with sock liners and thick hiking socks, and were a little long in the toe box, just how hiking boots should be, so I lucked out. The 10.5 would have been too big for me without two pair of socks, so if you are planning to wear them with regular socks or are using them for everyday wear, not hiking, you might order at the smaller end of your size range (this might only be true if you are ordering the wide ones). Zappos was great. I originally ordered two different model boots in 10.5, and simply sent back the ones I didn't keep. I will definitely shop with Zappos again!

Top quality - This is the second pair of Hi-Tec Altitude IV's. They are comfortable right out of the box!

I've walked 30-40 miles in these since I bought them six weeks ago. Comfortable, easy on-off, and my usual size 10D fit as expected. Good value. NOT waterproof. Had to give them several coats of Nubuck waterproofing in order to stay dry in the rain.

Adirondack High Peak - I have my third pair of Hi-Tec outlander and decided to buy the Altitude IV Plus for a 3 peak hike. I bought them the day before I peaked Wright, Algonquin and Iriquois and the boots were comfortable and durable. The boots took some edge off the strenuous day.

Good boots - These boots fit great. I even bought a second pair. I often have problems fitting boots, since I have an enlarged knuckle on my big toe because of arthritis. Buy em you won't be disappointed.

Frequent Hiking Shoes - I had to track these down online because they're the only ones that really fit my feet – often I have to "break in" shoes that are never really comfortable & these are ready from the first time I step into them. They've got sturdy support & don't get uncomfortable when I'm hiking 9-12 miles. I'll be ordering more as I wear these out.

Wet feet - I need water proof shoes, because I work in all kinds of weather. I have yet to find shoes that will keep my feet dry. The Hi tech boot (walking on wet grass for 3 hours) DID NOT KEEP MY FEET DRY. After 1.5 hours my feet were soaked. I am truly disappointed.

Love the Hi Tec's - The Zappos product selection and reviews helped me pick a great product that suited my needs. The Hi Tech's are a great value that I personally feel is superior to much higher priced brands.