These are comfortable boots. The materials inside and out appear to be durable and of high quality. I also purchased the low cut shoe which I found to be more comfortable. I also own shoes from Merrell, Vasque, and Asolo. I would put these boots on a class with my Asolo FSN 95 gore-tex boots, durable and waterproof. Compared to my Merrell MOAB gore-tex XCR, I would say the Garmont's are the much better quality shoe.