I'm currently in Yellowstone for the summer working and bought these since I needed hiking boots on a low budget. I've worn them for a good 70miles worth of hikes and they still cause me blisters and severe foot pain in my toes and balls of my feet (even with orthotics). I have a history of foot injuries related to running (plantar fasciitis, shin splints, etc) so that probably has something to do with how poorly these shoes worked out for me. Will be donating them to charity and finding a new pair that don't murder my feet. Hopefully they will work better for someone else without a history of feet problems.<br /><br />On the upside, they are very water resistant, have good traction, and save you from stubbed toes.