Retract my previous rating.  I'm wearing and alternating my shoes here in Afghanistan.  As always shoes are critical and this pair has been anything but enjoyable.  It fact after two weeks of alternating have resigned them to the do not wear box.  Seemed good intitially and begin to break down quickly.  The total opposite of my Merrell Pivots.  Was contacted by seller with options to resolve the issue and responded and have not heard back in over a week.  Guess I just bought a pair of $100 shoes I can't use.  When here, you win some and lose some.  Not sure if they are authentic