I bought these on a recommendation from a friend, since I needed to replace my worn out Merrells.  My old boots never gave me any issues and I wanted Gore-Tex again for the wet trails in Spring.  These boots have delivered!  They were comfortable right out of the box with no pinching or rubbing.  The soles provides ample traction.  My feet have stayed dry through light showers and puddles.  I have not stood in a stream to torture test them, but they have been completely waterproof thus far.  The gusseted tongue is very nice and does not bunch up.  The "laces" have proven durable and have not slipped at all.  It is actually really nice to have them tucked away and not have to worry about them snagging on something.  The only thing I noticed about these shoes is that they run slightly on the narrow side.  I noticed it right away, but it was not uncomfortable in any way.  (For reference, I wear a 10.5 regular in just about everything, and these are 10.5 as well)  Overall I'm very pleased with these shoes and I am now considering other shoes from Solomon.