These are my 2nd pair of this shoe. These are comfortable, reasonably waterproof considering their good breathability allowing them to be used throughout the summer. They run slightly small, at least this last pair did & I would probably order a 1/2 size larger if I were to buy again (which I will not). I thought my 1st pair were the best pair of running shoes ever since my running start in the mid 70's. I was able to run through a very snowy, wet winter into the summer on asphalt roads & concrete sidewalks. The GTX makes you feel you have springs on your feet giving a mental lift allowing for a faster pace with ease. They do this with really good support, comfort & traction. I pronate a lot on my left foot & need the support this shoe affords to keep from ankle sprains. This pronation causes heavy wear on the left foot, left front section bottom. The wear on the 1st pair was tolerable, around 4 months of 25 mile weeks, though I ran with a worn through sole for another 2 months. I sprang for another pair at $120 thinking them well worth it. This last pair showed alarmingly deep wear after only 2 to 3 weeks, causing me to put them aside for use in only inclement weather. I had to buy a pair of Pearl Izumi for everyday running, not as inspirational or comfortable but giving much better durability. The latest GTX is still a good shoe but its wear is intolerable to anyone but a lottery winner. They have a blown rubber front sole that is either a revision or inferior new compound. My 1st pair wore gradually & I did not note the blown rubber stamping that is still visible on the newer right shoe. Blown rubber is hard to avoid in higher end running shoes with the effort to shave off every last ounce. The blown rubber in the latest pair is just slightly more durable than Styrofoam. If I were easy on running shoes & they were deeply discounted I might consider them, but I'm not. For the record, I'm 6' tall & weigh 162 lbs. & wear a size 10.5M.