These boots were a godsend after trying on multiple pairs of backpacking boots. My husband and I were getting ready for a 3 week backpacking trip through Scandinavia and I needed to have a pair of boots that would last. The fit was perfect, lightweight and comfortable for my high arches. My feet stayed dry throughout the entire trip, even when hiking in the rain and crossing streams. The high ankle support was great for some steep climbs. Unfortunately, two parts of the shoe broke only a week into the trip. The plastic piece that holds the shoelace ripped out of the boot, and the suede piece that holds the shoelace to the tongue started to rip. It wasn't anything major, but I had to stop quite a bit to retighten my shoelaces.