01/23/2013: This boots are very good for the hiking activity I am doing so far. the Outsole is very strong and oil resistant, believe I tried! the inner layer protect your feet from the ankle down with a strong base. laces are long and made of paracord for  year of use and abuse. My cons are the I wish the tongue of the boots were a little wider . they are water resistance but all depend how to lace your boots and how you position the tongue. other than that Excellent choice.