ok, to start, i'll have to explain that my wife is very fussy about shoes, and has rarely found shoes that she likes, and when she does will wear them until they fall apart. also, she loves to match and be coordinated, and will rarely leave the house if she is not. so, we are going to church one morning, and she is wearing a maroon and black dress, and puts on her lime green keens with it. i was astonished, and when queried, she said that they were so comfortable that she did not care that they did not match!! wow. so, i have immediately bought another pair in a different color, and may buy her a third pair as well. she is able to hike with me and keep her footing in some rather treacherous terrain (like the graveyard fields) that would have been impossible with her other shoes. and, they are comfortable, no blisters (at least when they stay dry), and have taken a rather stout beating with no ill effects. I also own a pair (obviously in a men's size) and got a pair for my daughters. pricey, but worth the money in terms of comfort and no blisters, as well as a bit more confidence in your footing. if you like to hike in sandals, these may be your huckleberry. the ultralight backpackers seem to like them, and now i can see why. now that my kids are growing out of them, i'll be buying 2 more pair come spring as well.