I wish the traction on these was better.  They would be five stars if it weren't for the poor traction.  I slipped on an icy area while hiking.  The good thing is that they are water-resistant and offer excellent stability on concrete or other even, dry, surfaces.  They have a very comfortable and roomy toe-box.  They are good for dry/summer hikes and I prefer the look and feel better than regular tennis/athletic shoes.