I bought these boots for early season hunting as well as hiking. I like the fact that they were Gore-Tex and very lightweight. I wore them on a recent trip to Glacier National Park, where I hiked 35 miles in 2.5 days, and these boots were excellent! I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a breathable, lightweight hiking/hunting boot. The ankle support is excellent as well. The only thing I could possibly gripe about is that these do seem to run a smidge narrow. My feet are somewhat wide, and these still fit great, but were a bit snug. Perhaps that's what you want in a good hiking boot though, as it provides more support.