I purchased this shoe for hiking in short, steep, and rocky trails. It has good grip and is able to handle varied terrain without an issue.<br /><br />The material seems durable, and the laces - though they appear thin and brittle - are tough. The shoelaces use a pull system that seems to secure well.<br /><br />The one area of the shoe that did not work for me us the toe box. As with many shoes, the toe box is fairly small. For those who have aider splayed toes this may lead to the toes rubbing the side of the shoe.