They're a good quality hiking boot. I haven't really used them for much other than that, but i did use them once for walking through town on a rainy day. And they did very well at keeping my socks dry. The rest of me, can't say the same.<br /><br />When i did use them for hiking i found they where exemplary. They where very easy to move in and not to heavy. And when i landed in the river no a drop of water got in them. Would and probably will buy again.