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4.5
These shoes seem to be everything I thought they would be. My only small complaint is that the shoe tongue seems to bunch slightly, especially when first put on. The uncomfortableness seems to diminish, but I have not tried to hike with a pack yet in them to see if this discomfort will linger.These took a little longer to break in than expected, but once I grew a callous on my heel I did not need with my Merells, I was good to go.I purchased these to wear around and bike to work in hot swampy Louisiana summer, and dual as hikers as needed. Well, COVID hit, I barely went to work, I barely wore them much. The treads are perfect. They are comfortable, but the mesh is shredded in front of the lace holes already.Bought shoes for hiking and they seem like they are going to work ok for that. Very lightweight and well ventilated. The provided insoles are cheap and worthless, once I replaced them the shoes became much more comfortable and stable. How durable they are is yet to be determined.They are a little tight, being that they run a little small and are narrower than other brands. I generally have to wear thinner socks with them, but I like them.I'm in love with these shoes!! I've been wearing them all summer long. The mesh sides provide phenomenal airflow - there's no way your feet will sweat in these. Be aware - the mesh sides also mean that fine dust/sand particles can find there way into your shoe - it's not uncomfortable, but you'll be surprised to take them off and find your socks are dirty. The water drainage makes the shoes super easy to clean - the inserts are easily removed, and you can wash the shoe with a hose, in the sink or in the lake.I've worn these shoes in all sorts of hiking conditions and they are excellent hikers. Permanently replaced my Merrills and Keen's for summer hiking. Excellent traction and durability. After three months of heavy backcountry use they still look brand new. The colorway is sharp and it's easy to transition these hikers to a night out in the city.My husband is really hard on shoes. He works on boats, so he is on his feet all the time and in/out of the water a lot. These have held up so well. He has had them for over a year. Usually, he crushes shoes in a year and has to buy new ones, but these are still hanging on with only medium wear. The soles look new, its around the fabric. He never unlaces his shoes, so he wiggles it in, and that is stretched. That's it. He also wears them hiking and as his casual shoes, so he pretty much lives in these. And they don't smell. Ever. Its incredible. His shoes usually have to stay outside. This is the shoe he will always get from now on. The perfect shoe in my opinion.Ultra sticky sole that worked well on slick rock, silt covered rock, and was comfortable all day! Did not crease along the top of the toes. Did not slip on the heel or create any hot spots while walking and wade fishing on a mutli day outing. Always dry by morning. Drained well and dried quick. Worn without wading socks the entire time.I am a minimalistic all year world traveler and my philosophy is that all my belonging must fit in my carry on. I travel all year long through the five continents and I am always looking for comfortable shoes as I like to walk cities and nature.Purchased this shoes two months ago and I must say that they have become my favorite shoes ever owned.They are so light, versatile, small and good looking. I have used from to climb Machu Picchu to casual dinners and after two months of heavy usage are still intact.They are also very well ventilated which make them ideal for tropical weather. When confronted to rain they dry quickly.A 10 out of 10 purchase.
