Absolutely great boot for a lightweight but very supportive hiking boot. Happen to like hightops for the uneven terrain. The Goretex is warm because it does not breathe that well but that is the only dislike. Footbed is well made and great at cushioning. Details of toe guard are common now in most boots and this is a good one. Bought them mainly for snowshoeing but the hiking has been great.

I bought these boots three months ago and have put many backpacking, dayhiking, and peakbagging miles on them in the North Cascades. They are an awesome approach shoe when your backpacking in 10 plus miles, you can feel the energy return from the Abzorb cushioning, and ankle support from the hightop cut. I have scrambled scree, talus, boulders, and class 3-4 rock with these. They don't kick in steps or edge on hard snow, but at the low weight and comfort I can wear these most of the time, carry my Scarpa Charmoz, and save a lot of energy. They are still trekking after getting overnight beatings of 30 miles and 10,500', so I love them.

These boots were purchased 3 months ago.They are comfortable, and had no break in period, BUT. The rubber outsole is already coming separated from the softer foam rubber it is attached to. I only put thirty three trail miles on them- a 3 day camping/hiking trip on the Illinois River Trail. Far from rugged, super rocky terrain. I was planning to hike the Oregon section of the PCT with them (430 miles) next month, but unfortunately I feel these $154.95 boots are unworthy and would probably end up letting me down half way through my trip.