Great traction but heel came loose after 3 month. Giving up on New Balance. It been shoe after shoe of sole failure. Bubbles, loose heels, and one even ripped on the side after a few months. No excuses! Not calling to warranty shoes that don't hold up. Thats not how good company shoes work. Thought it was a fluke, nope. Shoe goo only helps so much. 608v2 608v3 608ab. Time to try some one else's shoes. Keen Vertigo's for 9 months now and Keen Utility for boots.