Tough shoes! I went on a 5 mile hike in Joyce Kilmer. The trail was pretty rocky and my calf muscles got a good workout. Maybe I should of hiked on a shorter trail to see how these shoes (and me legs) would do. They did great, though I did have to be careful where I stepped. I think these shoes would be great as camp shoes and everyday sandals. These are very well made and I will recommend them to my friends. They take up hardly any space in my backpack. I'm falling in love with them every time I wear them.