This may be highly personal, but I returned these after walking around the kitchen with them for about four minutes. The tongue on them is very short. So short, in fact, that the top lace will almost certainly slide over the top of it. The tongue is also rather stiff and thick. As a result, it dug right into the ankle and was noticeably uncomfortable as soon as you put the shoe on. I can't imagine going for a hike in these. The tongue may soften over time, but it won't change how short and thick it is much.