Bought this for my boy scout son. They are really sharp looking and I love the bungee lace-my son isn't so great at keeping shoes tied so these are perfect for scout hikes. Bungees are so hard to find on hikers, esp. larger sizes. They also look really cool, are squishy soft and comfy, but have a serious no-slip sole. All in all maybe not for a serious multi-day hike but perfect for a young person needing hikers a few times a year and mostly concerned with looks, comfort, and price. And I won't worry about him slipping on strings.