I've been wearing my Drew Canyon boots for a couple of weeks now. Drew was on the list of approved shoe companies my podiatrist gave me to get shoes to help alleviate my heel pain (at this time supposed to be due to plantar fasciitis). I found them here at Healthy feet store and since I've been wearing Timberland hiking boots as my primary shoe for over 10 years, I naturally gravitated to this style shoe.First, the negative (which isn't much) - I went to a local Fleet Feet store and had a 3D Scan done on my feet for sizing. That was the first time I found that I have high arches (I rated over 75% compared to the population). I believe it is due to the high arches that I have found these boots to be a bit too snug across the top of my larger foot. The size of the boot runs perfectly true to my own measurements as well as the 3D Scan measurements regarding length and width. So, if you have high arches, this is something to be aware of when you give them a try. I dealt with this condition by removing the lower insole pad (the thin black one under the standard insole) which afforded more height inside the shoe, and it worked pretty well!Now the positive - This is my first pair of what I suppose are technically 'orthopedic' shoes. I've apparently been wearing oversized shoes most of my life due to a slightly wide foot. I normally buy size 10 to size 11 but measurements put me tightly at 8.8 so I should be wearing a size 9 Wide. That's what I ordered in these boots and they are perfect, though a somewhat form fitting shoe feels weird to me because I've been wearing oversized shoes my whole life. That's something to be aware of if you're in the same boat.The fact that these boots have dual insoles for extra depth and/or extra cushioning as needed is just fantastic! I could not wear the boots comfortably with the lower insole and removed it (due to high arches I think) which made them perfect. After wearing them for several days during two weeks, this past Monday I tried putting the lower insole back in under the top insole. I had hoped wearing the boots would cause the insole to settle due to pressure over that time. It did just that, but only slightly. It was just enough to allow me to put that 2nd insole in for extra padding for my heels and now these boots are even better! It is kinda difficult to explain in words but these boots are both very hard and rigid feeling, extremely supportive and assuring, yet firmly cushy so that walking in them absorbs pretty much all of the shock in the heel.I've been trying to describe these boots to my family and friends to recommend they look at Drew and the best analogy I've come up with is that they feel like they lock onto the ground like Wolverine or a Big Cat and just cling to the ground. They're the most "sure" feeling of any shoe I've worn, period.The laces are excellent as well as the lacing system. I think it is due to my high arches that I do have to be careful when I'm lacing them up on the to hook posts. If I don't pay attention, they are too tight across the top of the foot. I'm not sure normal arched folks would notice this. I do also feel like the tongue of the boot could stand to be a little wider. The seem to just meet the sides of the boot opening with almost no overlap. I'm not sure anyone would notice if this was the first boot they ever bought, but I'm accustomed to the Timberlands I've been wearing several pairs of over 10 years, so I did notice it. But, it hasn't shown itself to be a concern or problem at all.These boots are pretty much awesome in my opinion. Even though they are lower cut than what I'm used to, I have not noticed anything but great support for my feet and ankles. They are very attractive boots that go well with jeans, shorts, cargo pants and even khaki docker type pants for business casual office attire. I will not hesitate to buy another pair of these, unless I find something I like better. Either way, I don't see how it can be a bad decision to grab a pair of these!Healthy Feet Store worked with me to swap out the original 8.5 W I ordered for the 9.0 W I needed. They even gave me a phone call to be sure they understood what I had requested on the form and what I was experiencing before shipping them. That demonstrated they wanted me to get what I need as efficiently as possible. Shipping back and forth with an online company is slower than what I, and most Americans are now accustomed to considering things like Amazon Prime and other outlets that may allow you to simply buy a new pair and have them in shipment while returning the existing pair. However, the company offers excellent support and from what I can tell, excellent customer care and knowledge that a "buy online" only place like Amazon cannot offer. I'm very likely to do business with them again in the future.
