I forgot to mention the only dislike I have so far. Its not major and took a while to develop each time, but the lacing system loosens over time. The lacing system is basically a cord lock. This is more appealing in the store than on the trail. If these were town or camp shoes the lacing system would be nice, but for hiking it is not so good. The laces loosen and then yoor foot can slide in the shoe - this felt like it had the potential to allow the foot to slide to outside edge and rock on the outer edge of the sole - I see a turned ankle potential with this. When they dry out I am going to work on a compromise or just ditch the cordlock and tie them like my momma taught me.