These are the most comfortable boots I have worn - straight out of the box. The sizing was perfect which was a bit of a risk without trying them on but Legear was spot on indicating that US size 10 was the same as Oz size 9 for these boots. They are also very light, which surprised me in comparison to the boots I have used previously. Wear rate is unknown as they are still new but the comfort level will take a lot of beating.