Haglöfs - Scand GTX Mid - Walking boots tested

Have owned walking and mountaineering boots for 30 years.
Have always liked haglöfs gear as it's very good quality.
Reason I bought this pair is predominantly the depth of the tread lugs. Annoyingly, most footwear seems to be designed to wear out after a year, and yet the uppers are still in excellent condition. It's really annoying to pay £125+ on a pair of shoes/boots and then have the sole wear out so quickly. These have a good deal of tread, are very comfortable and look good.
However, the sizing is terrible. Always been a size 8, occasionally 8.5. Bought these in an 8 and could barely get my foot in them! Went to a size 9 and there's too much room in toebox! 8.5 not available! The footbed is also not as comfortable as it should be with a very basic insole.
Laces are far too long as well.
Nice hoot, but there are better.