First off, these boots are very sharp looking and seem to be made of quality materials (so far). I wore them on a 13 mile hike in the ADK's through some pretty rough terrain and they were very comfortable. They really have excellent grip and they "broke in" almost immediately. I would have given these 5 stars, except for the quick lace system. While they're easy to lace, and remain tight toward the toe area, they loosen around the top of the tongue. Several stones and trail debris kept finding their way inside the boot - very annoying! Other than this, these are very solid and offer excellent support. If you don't mind the loose laces at the top, I highly recommend.