I go hiking often, so I knew I needed to invest in a good pair of hiking shoes. These shoes run a little wide, but with thick socks I haven't had a problem. I had to put some insoles in them because I'm flat footed, but I'm used to that. They're great for hiking if it's muddy, and they're waterproof, so puddles aren't a problem. I would definitely recommend them. Also, they fit true to size, so even if you're planning to wear thicker socks with them, order your true size.