This is my third pair of Merrell shoes, and second pair of Moab XCRs and I couldn't be happier with them. I actually stood in a small stream and cleared debris out of a drain without my socks ever getting wet. I couldn't believe how much water flowed over them and none got in. I have walked countless miles in them and they feel comfortable at all times. I actually purchased the second pair of XCRs just so I would have a nicer looking pair to wear when not working around in the mud or out fishing. So in my opinion I would call them a good investment and worth every penny.