I go hiking in the woods by my house with my dog Reilly and these shoes are making a huge difference. They are accurately sized; I normally a women's size 10 with a medium width and these fit as though they are a custom fit. I need an ample toe box and there is plenty of wiggle room for comfort and movement. The shoes cradle my feet and they are supportive and comfortable. These shoes offer really good traction on dirt paths and even the sandy area near the beach.
They dry quickly when they get wet. I bought the dark grey color which is very forgiving when they get dirty. These are definitely hiker friendly shoes that offer stability and they help me keep tabs on my dog.