Georgia Boot Muddog Wellington Work Boot - Waterproof Steel Toe Men's Work Boots for Construction, Farming & Outdoor Work - Durable Slip-Resistant Safety Shoes for Heavy Duty Jobs

These Georgia Boots were purchased to replace look alike Wolverine Swamp Monster boots. Unfortunately the TPU shell in the Wolverine’s developed a break completely around the front of the toe.The Georgia Boots are excellent. They appear to be much better made but I will have to send them back in exchange for a size 10.5 as some reviews have written that GB’s run a bit smaller. I could wear the Wolverines without socks and had no rubbing problems.The GB's are way too tight. I have a very skinny high arch foot and I made the mistake of putting the boot on with a sock. I thought I was going to have to cut off the boot! The inside of the GB has this very thick lining. And I suspect hot on a hot day!After trying the boot without a sock it was much better. I could almost slip into it with just a small tug on the boot but still somewhat tight. So I tried a thin bamboo fabric dress sock. Went in easier but still a struggle to get it off. Without the sock the fabric inside of the boot tends to be rough. I suspect other than being uncomfortable it would quickly cause chaffing and/or blisters.So I am going to send them back and try a 10.5 and see if it works out. I will give them a 5.A very well made boot otherwise.Update 10-8-2018I shipped the boots back and I received a size 10.5 in return. The boots fit much better. The shaft is not as loose as my old Wolverine boots but I think with time they will expand at the ankle where they are just a bit tight. For now I am going to keep empty 48 oz bottles of Pine-Sol purple stuffed in the boots.I have changed my fit from too small to fit as expected.I must make one thing clear. The first pair was not to small for the foot but rather the construction made it fit small. The inside lining of the boot is thick and the shaft as the boot narrows at the ankle makes it feet tight. Length wise I had no problem with heel to toe fit in the size 10. The 10.5 boots are not as tight at the ankle which makes it easier to put on and take off but I have more than enough wiggle room but not a problem with thick socks.