Vigor

The boots are great and a much better price than anywhere else.

This is the first time I have ever purchased hiking boots made in China. I have always worn top end shoes/boots. But as I aged, my physical needs changed and I needed a wider, lighter boot. I researched extensively for a company in the US or Europe that could accommodate my needs. Unfortunately, I ran out of options and tried a "diabetic boot" so that I could get my width and lightness dealt with. So, the boot is extremely light! But.....the quality of the leather is very poor. When I walk on rocks, I can feel them through the leather and they put pressure on the side and top of my big toes and this is uncomfortable. Also, there is stitching on the leather that rubs the inside and top of my big toe when I bend my foot. The soles are not very formidable either, and I also feel the ground I am walking on.
I am going to call customer service this week to see if I can return these boots. Dan, the salesman, has been very informative and helpful when I have called for information. He also shipped my boots in a very timely, well packed manner.