Oh yes, they are sturdy, strong, genius designed shoes !! Another New Balance Winner of a style..
..The color is overall subdued, the sky blue accents across the shoe feminizes these comfy, cute shoes..
No doubt they will perform very well walking on a gravel road, exploring the Redwoood Forest & while running to catch a train or the Metro..
They look like hiking shoes, but feels like they can perform everywhere I go..  which is where this pair of shoes will be going - everywhere..