I am a boot person, mostly western style, but I love anything by Frye. I bought these in black, intending them as fashion boots more than hiking but I have found they work great either way. Properly cared for, I can wear them trudging around the hilly terrain of our farm or just to look cute running errands. I have a Pedag Viva insole in mine, which fits great because they were a little roomy inside.  The leather laces are very long and don't stay tied unless you double knot.  My cat drives me crazy when I am trying to tie these boots!  I got mine somewhere else but this is such a good price, maybe I need another color.