I really wanted to like these shoes and have worn them a couple of times. Unfortunately, every time I've worn them, I've wanted to go home as soon as possible and rip them off my feet.  Part of this is a personal issue as there is no room for me to wiggle my toes, and I must be able to move my toes.  Another problem is that the top part of the shoe has scratchy bits that make wearing them uncomfortable unless you're wearing socks that reach beyond the top of the shoe.  Yet another problem is that they don't have much bend in the middle, so they feel too stiff for walking comfortably.  I had a pair of Nike hiking boots that I wore for years and years and had hoped that these would compare. They're nowhere near comfortable.