In the past I had the Cabelas Meindl Perfect hunter. Wore them for over 10 seasons elk hunting. The sole finally came loose and had to replace them. I went with the Kenetrek extreme hunter and they did a good job but the toe box just didn't fit my feet very well. I have a little arthritis in my big toe joint now so it is even a bigger issue for my feet these days. So I ordered the new Meindl comfort hunter and am very happy with them . I would say they have just as much support for the foot and are very well made. The toe box is just like my old boots.