I have used Doc Martens, Carolinas, redwings, and timberlands, and these exceed all of them. beautiful and comfortable . We?ve ordered this style a couple of years now as our son has grown. It feels sloppy to me. I would recommend getting the cable as an add on so you can answer the phone straight from the headset Im not sure if it is the boots stretching to fit my feet or my feet adjusting to the boot but it is getting better. I was looking for a wedge with a least 2inch platform this is 1 and a half. I wish it could be longer, that would make this set even better. I cannot use it anymore and I bought the warranty. They also start coming apart after a good week of use so now as im playing i feel the lifted material on my palms.