I feel like I can only partly answer your question but I will try anyway. I say this because I haven't tried these shoes before this year. I can say they have awesome support and that I also have a pronation problem (I strike from the heel). Montrail did change them from '08 and contemplated even keeping the 'Hardrock' name. I've used them for hiking, trail running, road running and backpacking with a fully stuffed 55 litre backpack, in that time backpacking, I had no problems with pronation in two and a half days-that's pretty good. This is a solid, posted shoe. I would for sure wear some aftermarket insoles in these as the stock ones are very flimsy. Either use the Superfeet you already have or check out Montrail's insoles. These things look awesome, I don't have them yet but I'm about to get them as I've put 20+ miles of activity into my '09 Hardrocks. If you're used to the Hardrocks from yesteryear, I'd say go ahead and give these a shot, the difference will most likely be a good one.