I have been buying Vasque shoes for years and years. These are the same quality that I have come to expect. Durable and comfortable, they breath well and are not heavy like some of the other brands of this type of shoe. I will continue to buy Vasque in the future and recommend these to anyone who does day or weekend hiking over stable terrain.  Get a boot if you want to go up and down steep inclines or over rough, rocky areas, but for trail hiking this is the one.