UPDATE: I've owned my Finn Comfort Linz shoes for over a year now and they have traveled well over 2000 miles. These shoes are like fine wine and just seem to get better as time goes by. They are starting to show wear but I`ve found a company in Ca. (Nu-Shoe) that will restore them to new using genuine Finn Comfort soles and footbeds. In the meantime, I bought another pair so I won't have to spend a day without them.
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Below is the original review re. "fit." I have since worn the boots several times on varied terrain. I'm 6', 215 lbs and aside from that, what follows is subjective, as any review of a shoe must be. They fit snugly but loosen up as the insole molds to the foot, but remain snug. I think they're designed specifically for those who need ankle support, as the snugness is expertly brought off without the shoes feeling tight you get used to it. The lightness factor, as I expected, will impact on wear and if I walked solely on concrete these would show substantial wear after 3 months...not unlike most running shoes for me. That's a factor of my weight, not a weakness of the shoe. I purchased these specifically to walk on paths through parks and light woods...basically dirt tracks with stones and small rocks. I spend a lot of time on this terrain walking my dogs and generally wear the old Clark's desert boots with that gum sole. Since I do not need ankle support, I do not particularly like the feel of this shoe for this terrain. Specifically because although I'm not scrambling or walking on rocks, every stone is pretty easily felt through the sole of the shoe. Off the path somewhat, walking on grass or pine needles, the shoe is heaven. So let me sum up. I think this shoe is specifically designed for people who need ankle support around town. I do not think it was designed to be a trail shoe. So would I buy them again? No. They're too expensive and I actually enjoy the walking in the woods/park better in the Clarks, plus these will not stand up to slushy, muddy or wet weather either (I go to leather boots for that). I also have a pair of Finn Comfort shoes for around town and much prefer them to these for that purpose again though because I do not need the ankle support. If you're lighter than me, the stones, etc may not be a problem and the wear will be better...in other words, mileage will vary. Worth the money for the crafting, materials and thought that went into them. Still a 5 star product and just not worth the money to me. Hope this enhances the original review below.These are expensive and undoubtedly if you're a first time buyer of this (expensive) FINN style, size is a major concern. At least it was mine. For years I was an 11 1/2 D. Recently (last year) I seem to have grown to a 12. I read a lot about this model (it is difficult to get good fit info for them on line and nearly impossible to find locally since due to the cost most retailers don't stock). At any rate, I ordered the size "45" European, which is considered a 12 12 1/2 D or Medium in US size, according to the charts Finn provides. I tried them on when when received during a hot afternoon after I'd been for a walk, which is apparently when your feet are at their "largest." They were a little tight getting into (no surprise for the first time), but once my foot was in, perfect (note that all FINN's also tend to be a little tight inside for the first few hours until the inner sole begins to take your foot's mold). There's a lot of room in the forefoot, which you can see if you turn the shoe over by the width of the sole in that area, while my big toe has less than 1/4" room from the front of the inside of the shoe (remember, this was the "swollen" time of day to try the shoes on). Plenty of room and quite a comfortable fit. Compared to other "45" shoes (e.g. ECCO's made in Portugal), these run slightly small. Standing and walking around the house, comfort was excellent, though I did not venture outside (it was too hot). I wore a typical crew sock, not a skinny dress sock nor an athletic sock.
A few other things not directly related to fit. These are very light for the style. The outside leather/suede material is quite elegant but as a downside, will probably scuff and show wear readily, though that's not an issue to me. The other thing is that these are assuredly NOT summer shoes/boots. They're leather lined. I see them as an excellent Fall, early Winter (pre-snow), and Spring shoe. For slush, snow, ice I don't think these will stand up, but then I won't wear "good" shoes in that weather. For summer will be too hot.
I hope the above is helpful in making a decision since I wrote what I would have liked to read prior to ordering, but could not find.
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