Im sold on Merrell products(I am on a budget!!) I have 3 pairs of Merrell footwear.....sandals, which I use in really hot weather,...... a hiking shoe,with side vents which is good for the in-between days, not too hot, and for the colder days, I have Merrell boots....they are durable, comfortable, and dont break your bank account....the only complaint I have about my Merrell's are, when 1 day, on an extended hike, I came upon a wooden footbridge, that was completely shielded from the sun, so years of moisture on it,it had a layer of moss on it....when I hit that,WHOOOOOSH, my foot slid about 5 feet!!! Thought I was gonna bite the dust, but didnt.....but on everything else-----rocks, boulders, mud, stones, wet leaves, etc...they work great....hope this helps!!