I was looking for a new hiking shoe this season. I felt that the Merrel Chameleons I have been wearing for the past year were a miserable disappointment. It seemed like it took eight months to break them in, plus I'm done with Gortex as a 3 season hiker. So I did what I always do when its time for new gear - I read and read and read some more. It quickly became evident to me that everyone loves these shoes. Theyre popularity is no secret and the average of the aprox. 50 reviews I have read was roughly 4.5 stars - not bad for shoes not bad at all. Well I got these in my normal size 10.5 and they fit perfectly. The shoes are light for the amount of support they deliver. Compared to my GTX chameleons they seem practically weightless. there are two things disticnt about these shoes you should be aware of. They provide pronounced arch support (I have low arches) and some with low arches find the sensation odd - I find it lends me more foot articulation. Also these shoes may not be built for the wide foot (my foot is neither wide or narrow). The lace system is efficient, the sole provides excellent traction, and Salomon in my opinion found the perfect balance in the stiffness of the sole. Not to hard or to soft. So far just a great shoe - they are more comfortable out of the box than the Merrels Ive been wearing for a year

and they are still the best shoes ever for walking/running in the moutains - cause of my foot (?) Salomon is the only shoe that really fit - comfy, keeps you warm and dry

These shoes a ridiculously nice to run in! The quicklace sinches down the shoe on the arch of your foot and keeps your toes from sliding around and hitting the front of your shoe. Never had a shoes hug my foot like these do!

The Solomon Trail Runners were comfortable, lightweight, and very breathable. Water drains (and enters) easily. I carried 35 to 40 pounds in a Gregory Baltoro 70 pack and the Solomon's were not adequate as my feet broke down after two weeks. Make sure you have the correct footwear for the load you plan on carrying!

Second pair of these shoes. Once they have been worn until they won't stay on my feet anymore (not actually sure how long that will actually take because the last ones went for more than a year before they disappeared) I will replace them with another pair of Salomons. Awesome shoes - get some!