Love these shoes! I've done about 10 hikes this year with them...16 miles, with 4000 feet of elevation change, and 8 water crossings on my last one...and these shoes just make me feel safe and secure with every step. The only down sides: the opening is a bit wide, so small stones and debris get inside along the way and a small section of the sole has started to peel off...maybe due to the harsh pounding I've put them through...but with some super glue, their ready to brave more rocks, trees, mud, and water!