Decent boot - Mammut Ridge High GTX Backpacking Boot - Mens

Moving from leather backpacking boots this seems like a decent boot. I wish the sole; esp., the heel was thicker. I suppose this is due in part that they are somewhat of a special purpose boot for going up rungs in the Italian Alps. I went up a half size and went for wide sizing - I do have a wide foot. These are a narrow wide size which I hear is typical of European boots. The insole has to be replaced for arch support as there is not as much as my leathers and also, for heel protection. Putting in a somewhat thick custom orthopedic results in the right side of my right foot being pinched at times at the widest point of my foot. I used these one evening at home and all day in and outside including walking on pavement with my dog and going in and out of the car and stores. I bought this from the outlet so, I have no major complaint and foresaw that I would have these issues. I would suggest going elsewhere if you need a wide size. I have read another reviewer who also went up half a size and wide and felt they were not really a wide.