I haven't owned a pair of Garmonts in a long time, but after a glowing review in Backpacker Magazine, I decided to give these a try. Boy am I glad that I did. These are the best hiking boots that I've ever owned. Great support, good grip and my feet don't get too hot. The build quality is also top-notch (although, it better be for the price). I highly recommend these boots to either the day-hiker or serious climber.