I tried these shoes for 1/2 a week. They are promising except that the seam in the back of the shoe chewed a mega blister into the back of my foot. The seam is right where my Achilles meets the Heel and makes a Knob on the back of my foot. So there is a constant scraping. This is not just rubbing where the shoe might be a bit tight until it breaks in. It is like a shelf with teeth right where my foot needs a smooth surface. It's a terrible place for a seam. The seam is not just some stitching, but the upper fabric is tighter and there is a bulge there. I don't have time or patience or tolerance enough to find out if this will 'break in' because it is bleeding more with every step.

When I tried them on, I was disappointed with a lack of arch support. I need it- I have PF and a fallen arch on my right foot. The Eclipse came with a cut-to-your foot insert that was to go under the insole. It is supposed to offer a cushion and arch support. I think it's there because the manufacturing went poorly on the batch of my shoes. .  .

I own a pair of Garmont Zenith hiking boots, and I wanted to try these for hiking shoes. I thought they would be sturdier. I was looking for the Garmont fit with a stiffer/sturdier feel.

So here's a short comparison between Zenith and Eclipse III:
the Zenith has more mesh and a more flexible upper. The Eclipse has more leather on top and is stiffer and sturdier. And warmer, though the Eclipse breathes well, too. The soles of these shoes/boots seems to be exactly the same. I found the Zenith to offer a bit more arch support, and I find them to fit the bottoms of my feet better for whatever reason.