I am very pleased with these boots.  Being a first time hiker I can really tell the difference between so-so boots and something that will grip the terrain and support your ankles - very important in Red Rock Canyon, where a slip could be very bad indeed.  They are hard to put on and take off so if you need to dump out your boots very often then that would be a hassle.  But once I have them on and properly cinched up I feel like I could go all day (almost).