Ahnu Tamalpais II Hiking Shoe - Women's - 2009 BCS

my girlfriend got these and she LOVES em. they do look really good for casual as well. tapered, bootcut, whatevs..it looks good in pants and shorts. great on the trail but not intended for longer hikes. and super breathable according to her.

pros: really lightweight, fit true to size, cute colors, comfy

cons: buckle is tricky to get the hang of; it takes some doing to get the right fit with the side and top lacing working together. Also, when they say mesh upper, they mean it -- I could see my toenail polish through the tops of the shoes; a little worried about the mesh tearing out on the trail. We'll have to wait and see.

So I got these shoes, wore them once and the dang buckle broke. Tried to contact Ahnu 3 times via email and no response. Am trying to figure out a way to use these shoes without the buckle (get shoe laces and try that? or try to add velcro myself where the buckle used to be)... UGH. Comfortable shoe though for the one day I wore them. True to size and felt good on the feet. Too bad they are sitting in the bottom of a closet right now.

These are great lightweight shoes and I love that my feet stay cool in warmer weather. I would say they are perfect, stylish shoes for kicking around town or a light walk/hike. I would still go to my Keens for an actual hike because the tread on these is pretty light. Fit is slightly larger than normal and great for wide feet and toes.

great looking shoe. lightweight and true to size. Have worn it multiple times and it has been comfortable on all my trips. Minimal break-in period. The buckle is a little strange at first, but you get used to it quickly.

I live in the city and haven't tested these shoes on the trail yet... They have been great for day trips to the petting zoo and outdoor sporting events. No discomfort with all day wear. They did take a couple of days to break in and feel their best on your feet.