These are great! I wanted something light, and knew from the description that they weren't waterproof. Fairly light, cool enough for hiking in Florida and Georgia, and great grip on slippery clay trails. Didnt require any break-in. Look nice enough to wear with khakis. I had 2 or 3 people ask where I got them, and my male colleagues rarely notice shoes or clothing. I wanted to replace some older Gore-Tex 955, that are stiffer and heavier, and these fit the bill perfectly.