Bought these last April.

This was my first pair of Salomons. I used to wear Merrills, but after several pairs of those that were very poor quality I decided to look elsewhere. These Salomons fit very well, required no break-in, and were actually waterproof (unlike the Merrills).

Usage: 2-3 times a week on trails thru woods and fields, hiking with my dog. This shoe seemed well up to the task for the easy to moderate trails I was on. These shoes are  by no means worn out up and have plenty of tread on the soles.

Fast forward to today, and the soles are separating from the uppers, and these shoes aren't in the least bit waterproof. Walking thru a grassy field after a rain, my feet are completely soaked.

I guess this is about all a consumer can expect these days, where things are seemimgly made to be disposable. Sub-par workmanship in a $100.00 shoe that will last a while and then fall apart. This was my first and last pair of Salomons. I'll look elsewhere for something better, if it exists.