In the Spring of 2018, I saw these boots for the first time. I do volunteer rifle marksmanship instruction for a national non-profit organization and at our Patriot's Day weekend we had a US Secret Service agent with his big bunch of Boy Scouts. I asked him about his boots. He told me they were his issued footwear and that he pretty much lived in them. One of his friends overheard the conversation and said, "Lives in them! I'd be surprised if he takes them off in the shower." I decided to investigate. The $400 price turned me off immediately, but they did look lovely and they were made in the USA. I put a price tracker on them and waited. And waited. And waited. One day I got a notification that they had dropped in price for the 13 EE and for some reason they also had an add-on coupon. They were still expensive, but much more affordable. I ordered them. I normally wear a 13 D, but from reading reviews and owning other Danners in the past I knew they were built on a fairly narrow last. I opted for the wider size. I'm glad I did. The hard plastic footbeds that they ship with are crap and I really needed some arch support. They were too wide as delivered. I tried some of those $50 Dr. Scholls orthotics that you can get at the big chain department stores and they were just right. No added volume in the toe box, but a nice flexible arch support. With those orthotics and a medium weight, quality, wool hiking sock they are perfect. I was pretty happy, but rather than writing a review then I waited to see how they would hold up. Now it's been over a year and a half and it's time to sing their praises. As I said, I have a lot of boots. Too many actually but I like to be comfortable and good boots are a must when you spend 14 hours on your feet. These are hands-down the best boots I own and are the most comfortable shoes I own. I also have a lot of shoes. Fit: I like a generous toe box and hate it when my feet swell over the course of a hike and I get blisters between my toes due to crowded toes. Doesn't happen with these. I also like to have boots that lace very closely together and with the EE width I get a very close lacing across the top of the foot and the halves nearly touch running up my ankle and lower calf. This is very secure and gives me great piece of mind having broken both ankles in my youth and sprained them many time in the ensuing years. I can be walking happily along, step on a weird edge and my ankle will roll right over. Not in these boots. Lacing: The full length Gore-Tex liner has a slicker surface than the usual split leather of uninsulated boots. It allows very easy foot ingress and the speed lacing D rings are genius. I pop my foot in, pull once on the laces giving me an initial cinch, then I tighten the toe box and while holding the slack I've made there pull the laces once more. Done. I then run the long laces around the back of the boot, back to the front and tie a double bow. I'm good for the day. Weight: They're heavy boots. Man up! Toughness: I have worn these A LOT over the past year and a half. You see how they look. They are well broken in, but still look great. I do not polish them. When they get a little dusty or dirty I put them under a faucet and gently brush the dirt off. After they dry I rub in a good coat of Obenauf's LP Boot preservative with my hands then brush them with a shoe brush. That's it and is all they need to look stellar. Looks: Maybe the best looking boot ever. They have great proportions and their quality of construction really shows through. Their stitching is precise. The hardware is high quality. The Vibram soles are aggressive and sure-footed. The little "Made in the USA" flag is very important to me. Should you buy them?: I can't tell you that for sure, but you should DEFINITELY try them. Everyone's feet are different. We all have our opinions of what looks good. Yes, I know that you can have custom boots made, but for what I paid for these and the time it took to get them versus a custom builder's cost and delivery, going that extra mile for what can only be a small advantage doesn't make good sense to me. Others will disagree and that's fine. This is my opinion. To sum up, the Danner Fort Lewis is in the tip top of the very best boots in the world. If you are looking for something super comfortable, very well made (in the USA), and likely to be the best looking boots you will ever own, get them.