These are comfortable, but ugly.  My friends and co-workers say they look like "old man shoes."  No issue with the "bump" (one other reviewer has an issue) as it is part of the Mephisto design. I don't feel the "bump" after walking for a few minutes and can walk for miles with bad knees and legs.  That's all I care about with these.  What you sacrifice here is form for function.  I went to Nordstrom to get sized and wound-up purchasing there because Mephisto sizing is all over the map and not consistant.  These fit a half size larger than normal shoes in other brands.  That is, purchase a half size down from your normal size as these are a tad large or purchase your normal shoe size and wear thick insoles with thick hiking socks.

These do well on easy trails and gravel - hold the surface well and don't slip.  I would never wear these with a suit or a jacket as they are too casual.  Jeans or khakis are best suited for this shoe.

I'm going to purchase another color on Amazon now that I know my size as prices here are far better here.  Five stars solely (no pun intended) for function.  If you are looking for aesthetics, you may want to try another shoe.