I'm a Scoutmaster and bought these for an upcoming week at camp.  I wore them a few times to break them in before going and they seemed fine.  After day one and 24,000 steps on my fitbit, they felt horrible.  The rugged soles seemed to become very flexible and I felt every rock, pebble and root I stepped on.  During the week I wore them for over 50 miles... I got 5 blisters.  I think for local walking and such they are fine.  But for real hiking and trekking after scouts on trails and off road paths I would recommend a real hiking boot with better support.