I wanted a short boot to protect my feet from slush puddles and icy wind on my ankles. It's difficult to find any kind of boot for flat wide feet that pronate. This is the first time I got the 2E extra wide from Aravon and they fit fine. The base of the boot is very solid and designed for stability. The height of the sole at the front is 1/2 inch thick; this helps to keep your foot out of cold water, and I don't feel like I'm being pitched forward when I walk. They've kept my feet warm in 20 degree weather. There's a removeable memory foam insole that has a 1/2-length U-shaped hard plastic stability cradle. It's only on the bottom surface and won't dig into the sides of your arch.They're comfortable to drive in and the sole bottoms don't have the excessive amount of texture that causes your foot to snag on the gas and brake pedals.