I like the support I get from these boots on long hikes. You can no longer store health and energy items to decide who to use them on and now use them immediately which makes the AI dying even more frequent. The stretchy - but not too stretchy - straps that go over the top of your foot hold your foot in place really well. They work very well in my regular ear piercings And my Helix piercing. Not to crazy about the strap. This can, and does, come loose over time, and is not particularly impressive even when first tightened. I wouldn’t recommend making the mistake of sizing up at all. I know Bose is a trusted brand, and we already have a Bose dock in the kitchen that provides great sound, so I ordered these on the strength of that experience. I was wowed with the packaging when I opened the box; each sandal was individually wrapped and when I unsheathed each there was another wow moment - the wonderful smell of leather ! I’m extremely upset with this.