BTW: reviewers suggest sizing up if you want to pair these with thick socks.

They feature a cushioned insole and a wide toe box which is ideal for wearing them with thicker socks. Editor Amanda Fama also loves these boots for their stylish aesthetic and sturdy construction.

Best wide-calf: Birdies Starling Tall Boot "I could not be more obsessed ... You can absolutely feel the difference when the toe box cradles your forefoot perfectly, and the shaft doesn't strain ...

They do fit wide, so Alden suggests ordering a half ... They are heavy and need some serious breaking in, but these are lifetime boots. The toe box is pretty rigid out of the box, so order a ...

The RocFly's don't have a solid toe box, for example ... If you order a wide width, wide is what you shall receive. And the boots offer good lower ankle support, lots of upper cushioning, a ...

This is definitely true in the wide toe box, where there's plenty of room for your feet to splay out, but we found these boots quite tight around the bridge of the foot, so it's definitely worth ...