By far my favorite GoreTex hiking shoe! I've tried different brands including Merrill, Keen and other Solomon styles. Conveniently ready to use without interruption. I don't stand in streams, but I keep my feet dry from wet grass. I use them for disc golf which is about 1.5 miles long. Other brands had trouble separating the rubber outsole from the outsole due to the pivot bearing being pulled over the concrete tee. This design is more durable in these areas and can withstand rough treatment. Also, they don't get hot and ventilate much better than others I've tried. This is my 2nd pair.