I like these shoes. They have a fair amount of orthopedic support--in other words, arch and heel support. I like it but that quality might not be for everyone. The shoes are warm and solid.

Three things aren't as good as the old days and so a star is lost. The similar model in the past was blue, making the footwear considerably more attractive to this eye. Also, the laces are thinner now and this probably explains the breakage problem people mention. (My old pair lasted for five years of nearly daily wear.)

Finally, the word 'Salomon' appears in larger lettering on this model of the shoe and is correspondingly more obnoxious. You may laugh, but I purchased an olive green Sharpie to address this problem. Sadly the Sharpie olive green is brighter than the shoe's green and not a perfect match. Still, it's an improvement.

How sad to watch beloved brands go bigger and bigger with their logos and names on the products they sell. Ah well. "Where will it all end?" I once I wondered aloud to a friend who replied, "In a box in the ground." I love my old worn-out pair of these shoes so much it's hard to part with them. Perhaps I'll bury them.