I took these on an 8-day hike of the Grand Canyon, and they performed beautifully! They are so comfortable, with a perfect fit. Though they are a little heavy, they're not any heavier than most other hiking shoes. As low-rise hiking shoes, beware that they do not offer any ankle support. Otherwise, they feel great, and have great grip on most surfaces-- sand, rocks, wet surfaces, soil, etc. They run true to size as far as whatever normal shoe size you wear.