I was looking for a good shoe to take with me as my primary shoe when I travel (and I travel a lot). I wanted a waterproof shoe and one I could take Hiking or running all over a European city. The shoes were stiff and needed breaking in. The first day I wore them to work my feet were killing me but the next day they were much better. I am very pleased with my purchase. I already tested them in the PNW rainy spring weather and my feet stayed dry! I might get another pair in another color,