These shoes are the perfect replacement for my Vibram SeeYa LS shoes. I find Vibrams the perfect shoe for hiking, mud runs and general exercise. The Spyridon LS is very well constructed and seems a lot more rugged than the almost-moccasin like SeeYa LS. I would highly recommend the Spyridon LS for hikers or anyone that needs a more protective sole on rocks.<br /><br />However, if you have high arches (like I do), you might want to consider another shoe. These shoes are extremely difficult to get on if you have high arches because the shoe is fairly narrow in height. These shoes also seem more comfortable with socks, I got blisters from them for a while.<br /><br />Overall, a great shoe from Vibram!