So far i have had no problems with the build quality of these shoes.

So far i have had no problems with the build quality of these shoes.  Read Less

The boots are warm and that, along with the waterproof feature, will come in very handy this winter.

The boots are warm and that, along with the waterproof feature, will come in very handy this winter.  Read Less

I am disappointed the boots were made in china.

I am disappointed the boots were made in china.  Read Less

The overall construction and stitching quality is good.

The overall construction and stitching quality is good.  Read Less

These eddie bauer hiking boots are solidly built and comfortable right out of the box.

These eddie bauer hiking boots are solidly built and comfortable right out of the box.  Read Less

All of this was a bit of a surprise to me, because i have never, ever, in 20 years, had an eddie bauer item of any kind (shirt,...  Read More

All of this was a bit of a surprise to me, because i have never, ever, in 20 years, had an eddie bauer item of any kind (shirt, jacket, sweater, long johns, etc), not fit like a glove out of the box.  Read Less

Next i swapped out the insoles (which are attached with a light adhesive and are fairly easy to remove) with some spenco insoles.

Next i swapped out the insoles (which are attached with a light adhesive and are fairly easy to remove) with some spenco insoles.  Read Less

 assuming they work out, they're a great value at the current price ($99).

 assuming they work out, they're a great value at the current price ($99).  Read Less