Just what I was looking for, they’re comfortable, well built, and while definitely not as protective as protective as my trail boots, I trust them a lot more than the hiking shoes I was wearing. Mine took about 3 days to get them broken in well enough to wear 8+ hours at a time. The arch support is a little lacking so maybe an insole in my future but no big deal there. I have a EEEE foot and while these were snug the first day at a half size up, they quickly broke in to a very comfortable level of tow box room. I definitely don’t think they’re waterproof but that wasn’t a concern for me. Can't say enough good things about atomic, if you’re on the fence, pull the trigger.
I purchased these boots because of the very detailed reviews that the owner does on the products that they sell. His review of the Gaerne Fastback Boot is spot on. Very comfortable with good hinge movement.
Extremely light and well vented. Easy on the neck
It is so tight around the ankle it will leave a bruise. Maybe I’ve big ankle bones.
So far it has been difficult to contact Atomic in order to determine what my options are.
Great boots, comfortable right out of the box. Only thing I did strip out one side of one of the backing plates for the adjustable straps.