These lightweight boots are pliable, high quality leather with a supportive footbed. The tongue and collar are padded. Even though they only come in one width, the toe box is wide. (For reference, I take a 4E in men's New Balance running shoes, and the Garmisch fit me perfectly.) This is a very well made boot, absolutely worth the money. Their only drawback is that the sole is not especially rugged, so they aren't suitable for hiking on slippery terrain. I have wide, almost flat feet from years of running, and these are the only boots that fit me anymore. If you have Fred Flintstone feet like mine, give them a try. Yes, they are expensive, but: Quality is remembered long after price is forgotten.

You can't beat them for the workmanship and the right out of the box comfort. You get what you pay for and they are worth it. All around comfort is is provided by the soft leather, padded ankle collar and soft insole. Wear nothing but Finns.

Unless you have freakishly high arches you should avoid this boot, and all Finn shoes. After wearing this boot for 4 hours I was in extreme pain, perhaps doing permanent damage to my feet. If you are doing anything other than just standing, this footbed design is bio mechanically wrong. The arch of the foot is not made for supporting weight, in fact it is elevated to avoid weight bearing as well as for mechanical advantage. The Finn shoes wrongly put a HUGE arch in their footbed which interferes with the foots proper functioning. Fortunately, the insole is removable, so I will either grind down the arch, or get another brand insole. Otherwise, the boots are nice, if perhaps too expensive. They are high quality construction with good leathers, could use a bit more forefoot cushioning and torsional resistance, and the heel could be a tad higher. I think with the right insole modifications, they could be comfortable.

I purchased these boots and a pair of work boots for my son. These are his dress boots, so they are not worn as often. He loves the comfort, however, they squeak. If we had kept the shipping box we would return them.