Sylan Pro Schuh Herren

Bought these to replace my Norvan LD's... fit wider size-for-size, and are not quite as slipper-soft in the uppers. They did however stretch considerably after about 50k of very rough ground. This is not going to affect comfort or heel-slip, but I now won't be able to use thin socks; not really an issue as these are a little too warm to wear on hotter days anyway. Just keep in mind if you want a tight fit- consider a half size down. The lace garage is a bit useless as the tight laces stop entry to it.. and the debris cuff really is a bit pointless- it is simply too slack. Seems a bit strange that another variable (ankle girth ?!) is now affecting the overall fit, as if arch, forefoot width, heel width etc etc were not enough. Personally I always wear a light gaiter anyway, so not an issue. Compared to the GTX version, these are ever so slightly roomier, more complaint, and comfier- and the internal heel stitching is not at all an issue with these as it is with the GTX. So, super comfy on long, rough, distance; I don't get any heel roll that some reviewers mention, and the stack and rand allow for considerable wet-ground resistance(at cost of increased sweatiness I suppose). A really good shoe, better than my Speed-goat, and far my adept at scrambling.