This shoe is well-built and comfortable, as have been the previous Montrails I've owned. Compares favorably with Merrell or TNF trail shoes, the other brands I've had.

I use these primarily for daily urban pedestrian/subway use, in all weather conditions, not for actual trail running. I'm not really sure how the Outdry compares to Goretex, for that you'd probably want to research lab tests, but I have no complaints so far.

The synthetic "no-animal-derivatives" construction is a plus for me, and I notice no downside to the lack of leather or animal-derived glues.