Asolo Neutron Gore-Tex® Hiking Boots - Waterproof, Suede (For Women)

Click on the "sizing" tab to find the Asolo US/Euro sizing chart. That said, I did initially choose size 6.5/38, when I tried them on in the store, and decided they were a bit too short. Brought them right back, exchanged for a Size 7 or 38 2/3. That is about right, and I can wear heavy wool ski socks in them. The toe box is medium, not oversized, as in so many other shoes.
I had serious pain at the outside of my ankles, where they touched the boot, at first-- just sitting around, not even walking, and not laced tightly, the pressure points at the ankles were painful. I wore them daily in the house and on short walks for a couple of months, with the top two ankle hooks open, hoping to break them in. I still cannot lace them all the way up to the top, but the ankle seems to have broken in a little, and I no longer have pressure point ankle pain.
These were my first ever hiking boots. I usually buy athletic shoes for walking.
I was hoping this solid shoe would provide the kind of supportive non-gel cushion needed for hours of walking. (I find that shoes made with gel insoles tend to feel like heaven at first, but gel insoles break down quickly, even though I am light on my feet, at about 125 lbs. Expensive custom gel insoles might solve that problem, but they break down, too.)
In the past, I have stayed away from stiff boots like these, because of an old injury that can act up if the foot strike is too rigid. These have at least a 1/2-1 inch drop from heel to toe, which is what I need.
I have gotten used to these, so that they are comfortable even if I am on my feet for hours at a time. Sometimes, I put a solid arch support into them, or a heel cushion. I realize these comfort issues are more about my foot problems than about the shoe.
They seem to be a solid, well constructed boot, which one should expect from Asolo. I noticed that some reviewers had problems with the construction of this shoe. After three months of light wear, I have not seen problems with it, except behind the heel, but that started detaching only because I was using the toe of the other boot to take them off.

I always order asolos. Rarely do I send them back. This pair fit just right and provides the support I need.

I love to rotate my boots for the good of my feet. I just realized ALL the boots in my daily rotation are Asolos in assorted styles and colors. The comfort and quality are beyond any other boot I've owned. Thank you again, STP!

These are well made, quality hiking boots, but they didn't work for me. The tops rubbed and created welts on the sides of my leg. This happened with several 6" boots, and I couldn't figure out any way to adjust any of the boots to prevent it. They were very comfortable on my foot, but the calf bruises were a deal breaker.

The gray color is more brown than gray so I ended up returning.
Otherwise, I love asolo boots