It's tricky to find a serious all terrain shoe. I'm really debating getting another pair of these before they are out of production. Salomon has nailed it when it comes to shoes and ski bindings. I'm not an avid runner, but I do walk and bike as a main mode of transportation and these shoes are responsive! They fit like a glove if you have a narrow heel but wide fore foot. The draw lace is typical of all Salomon shoes and is just another innovative bonus, no lacing up or constant stopping or bending over to tighten or readjust your laces, just pull, go. Design wise they are a little louder than what I would typically wear but the comfort, performance and versatility overcome that 10 fold.