You want to wear sneakers but there's a threat of rain, or you have to walk across campus in the pouring rain. Either way, these are your shoes. They're a wonderful choice for travel, particularly in cold or wet weather. Typical of Merrells, the overall fit and finish is excellent - I'd like to see more of an arch support. They are sized as other Merrell shoes are, with sizes running just about right. These are not good shoes for hot dry weather as your feet will be too warm, but for light hiking, travelling, or all-around wear in town, you can't go wrong here.