I bought these as a cheaper alternative to the Ecco Track II shoes, which are fairly expensive but fall apart very quickly.  As a constant walker and an occasional hiker, I wanted shoes which were comfortable for long walks, which could stand up to the elements, and then look semi-decent in a casual setting.

I gotta say these shoes don't live up.  They're comfortable standing around, but for long walks I find the shoes have stronger support on the outside, giving me a tendency to want to walk knock-kneed.  I've never had any other shoes like that...I thought I'd acclimate to them, but I never have.

Also, I got the dark brown, they are possibly the ugliest shoes ever created.  I mean my expectations weren't high, but they really look terrible.  Maybe it's doesn't help that my feet are long.  The shoes look wide and formless and without any real lines, it just makes me look like I have big wide duck feet.

Additionally, they're sized larger than I'm used to, perhaps I could have gone a size down.  I'd say, try these shoes on before ordering.

That said, they do seem well-made.  I've owned mine for half a year and don't really take any care of them, and they're still in great condition.