As described these boots are great, no blisters after a 25KM(16 miles) hike in very rough mountain conditions. I use to like Merrels but newer models are just good for walking in the city. Only little issue I had with the Sallewas is that they run a bit small, get half a size bigger. If you get blisters with these, you either don't know how to tie your shoes properly or have clinically deformed feet.