I've had these for about a month and have found them comfortable, durable, and perfect for a few different roles.

These things feel like walking on pillows, which is great for wearing daily for errands and work, but terrible for running on a treadmill or on pavement. The first time I ran with these, I tested them on a treadmill for five miles and ended up bruising the outside of my right foot because I was trying to counter the ample cushioning with more push-off. When running on hard terrain, these feel like running in sand with a lot of energy lost.

However, when running cross-country, these are great! The cushioning helps absorb big hits from rocks. These are the first trail-running shoes I've worn that I've felt comfortable looking ahead instead of down when I'm running. I was able to click off five miles pretty comfortably over a local trail that has some steep grades and a lot of uneven terrain. My knees and ankles felt good, but more important was that my feet were free from getting beat down.

In terms of fit, the wides are definitely wide, offering almost too much room for my toes to open up and really grab at the ground. This extra room allows the heel to slip if I don't get them laced perfectly. These are among the only shoes I've ever had to lace with a paratrooper's knot to get them secure, but the extra effort is worth the extra room when the miles start piling on. In my opinion, the compromise between a slightly too generous fit and day-long comfort is a good one if you learn how to tie your shoes right.

I've clocked about 60 trail miles and about probably another 20 miles while wearing them around town. The little knobbies on the bottom have just started wearing off and I'm a big guy: 5'11" and 240lb. I have no doubt I'll be able to get a full 300-500 miles out of these. I've had no issues with the sole peeling free, the rubber cap coming off, or any tears in the fabric. These things seem fairly bomb-proof.

All in all, for the price, these shoes can't be beat! I'm going to be ordering another pair to wear exclusively with jeans to replace my standard skates. Yeah: I've become one step closer to full-blown suburbia, but at least my feet will be super comfortable as my wardrobe fits better and includes a color known as "f-ing khaki."