I bought these boots last minute before a day hiking trip and I was very hesitant because:

A) I've never had these boots in the past
B) I wasn't able to wear them in before a hike
C) they're expensive

I had even gone to all the sporting goods stores in the area and tried on every pair of hiking boots and these were by far the most comfortable and felt the most secure. I was pleasantly surprised at how well they performed during the hike. They kept my feet dry when we trekked through water, held a good grip when we climbed up the side of a cliff and the whole time my feet didn't feel tired or strained.

I would recommend these to anyone who wants to go hiking.