So, I had a pair of summer boots by keen targhee II.  So, I figured that I would order the same size in the Oregon model.  The boot fit the same.  While these boots needed little break in time, I am not so sure I would have worn them on a 10 hour hike.  I've been wearing them on 2 to 3 hour hikes and they seem to be performing well.  There are some comments about the laces, but truthfully, I am not sure the laces are a problem.  It's hard to cinch the toe area laces the boot just does not give that much across the toe where the laces are. I have not stood in puddles, but I did hike for about 2 hours in the rain and my feet stay dry.  I have been training for a winter hike in the Himalayas during the summer months and surprisingly the boots are not too hot.  My sock are damp, but not any more so than when I used the Targhee II boots.  I only have maybe 100 miles on these things so far, but they seem to be wearing well.  The soles don't seem to be any more slippery than you would expect when stepping on or over wet roots, rocks and trees.  I would not call them "grippy", but hey are not slippery either.

I am happy with my purchase and the price was right.