I do not recommend these shoes. I bought them believing that the Commander GTX is the best successor to the Haix BW 2005. However, the shoes are very tight around the toes (definitely too tight, even though I have normal feet and weigh 70 kg at 180 cm tall). The soft tongue causes the foot to bend at the shin instead of the ankle, and it's already clear that even after several years of use in tough conditions, the shoe will not break in the right places. These shoes are really specific; I have the impression that their design doesn't work at all in practice: 1. They are generally very snug and hold the foot well, but almost too much, so instead of stabilization, you get a "concreted" feeling, and it's hard to expect that this will change with time. 2. The sole reminds me of gothic-style youth shoes, which doesn't fit at all with the build and shape of men's shoes. 3. The heel is high and narrow, so combined with the shape of the shoe, it feels like walking in heavy women's shoes and makes it easy to lose balance forward. They are stable to the sides and back, so that's a plus. 4. The bottom of the shoe doesn't fit the foot—not the insole, but the inside of the shoe itself is rounded, causing the foot to bend unnaturally and it's never comfortable, even for a moment. 5. The tongue is sewn in too short, so water can get inside, which is a big drawback for GTX. Advantages: 1. Good ratio between weight, thickness, and durability—top shelf. 2. Great lacing hooks, like in the BW 2005. 3. Very good build quality. 4. These are not armored, super winter boots—they are light, breathable, thin in places, and at the same time durable. I haven't tested them in extreme cold, but they should cope. 5. They seem like a good solution for women. To sum up, I strongly advise against buying; in my opinion, this model is a failed design.
