These are absolutely fantastic boots! To my knowledge there are no other boots designed quite like them.<br />Being a long distance hiker, the zero drop concept of footwear has totally convinced me of its merits.<br /><br /> I have been looking everywhere for a wide boxed zero drop light weight boot. This design is superb.<br /><br />I have had my pair now for 3 months. Three times a week I put them to very hard use exercise walking on asphalt. Big fat guy moving at three miles an hour for 2 hours. A little heal wear on the rear edges of the soles is all there is. These boots would be a good choice for alpine summer hiking in the American West.<br />If you want a light weight boot, go no further. You have found it here! And when I say light I mean these boots are sandel light!