Ok, I love my Ecco sandals.  This product has a thinner sole than my Ecco Yucatan does.  A day of pounding the pavement with these and you feel it.  These are great casual sandals and I could see they'd be nice if climbing a few boulders and short term wear.  Wearing them for a day of heavy walking, I wouldn't recommend it.  You're feet and knees will feel it.<br /><br />In short if you want casual or short term usage, go with these.<br />If you plan on full day or more aggressive wear, pay a little extra and go with the Ecco Yucatan.  That extra material in the soles makes a difference.