These boots are the lightest shoes I've ever worn, even lighter than my running shoes. I just received them in the mail today, and was looking for a pair of extremely comfortable boots to run in with price not being a factor. After looking at another pair of 5.11s and a pair of Under-Armour, I settled with Danners. I'm not disappointed. They fit like a glove, and grip on pavement is excellent.

I'll be heading to a desert environment come summer, where I plan to test them out thoroughly.

EDIT:

I took it to the Desert environment, and they held up quite well in India's monsoon rains as well.

My major gripe with these boots is that the frame design of these boots (no support above ankles) means they were very uncomfortable trekking through muddy farmland. When my feet would sink into the earth, I sometimes would lose my gripping. Additionally, the minimalist design on the soles of these boots probably contributed as well.

They did however hold up to the intense 120 degrees Fahrenheit heat, so I won't deduct stars.