I wear these for work. I beat the Hell out of them. I walk 9 to 12 miles a day at my job. That's no exaggeration. While the bottom rubber is fading as to be expected, they lasted longer than I thought. The shoe feels like a fabric but they still hold up against tree branches, snags etc. Comfortable. Wearing them for 8/10 hours a day I still feel like I could walk more. The back protruding out, looks odd, but I get the reason it's there. Walking or running downhill. Works effectively. Great shoe. Especially for the price.