Hi-Tec was my go-to shoe for hiking, so when I was planning a long hiking trip I decided to get these shoes. I broke them in by doing smaller hikes and everything seemed okay. However, after the very first day of our hiking trip the shoes started rubbing my Achilles tendon and ankles very badly; I actually had to stop and buy another pair of shoes. Considering that feet swell when hiking I don't think these are a very good design.