Oh my Gosh I am sooooo in love with the Sidi Women's Dominators. I have last year's model and I am amazed at how much they can take and still look and wear great. I have had a few crash outs and the ratchet lever was sticking out after one. I thought for sure it'd be completely broken, but it I flicked it back down and they were none the worse for wear.

I had huge probs with the softer soled/hiking type styles (had Specialized Tahoes) - lots of toe numbness and arch problems. With the Sidi's they fit like a dream and no pain or numbness. I have never had an issue with HAB in the Sidis, have not found it any more difficult/easy than with the Tahoes.

They are expensive and I also had difficulty with trying on a pair, but the importer in Australia was brilliant and offered to send them direct to me (estimated the correct size from our telephone conversation) to try on and send back for an alternate size if needed. Turned out they were perfect, but moral of the story, don't be afraid to ask for them to help you out. You are spending a lot, and if they aren't stocked in a LBS near you (or anywhere in the big city of Sydney!!! ) then they gotta help ya!

Good luck