I bought these shoe just before a three day four night canoe trip and wore them everyday all day. They did well. I was impressed in how well they kept the gravel from sliding inside the shoe when steping in loose gravel. They also are very easy to swim in. They do not float to the surface like tennis shoes do. Though not as comfortable as my running (new balance) they offer excellent support. Disappointment was that unlike many other new balance shoe MADE IN AMERICA you guessed it made in china.