I have bought many Salomon shoes over the years and I think they make incredible shoes. I had never bought this model before and had high expectations for the quality. I don't know if the problem I'm having with these shoes is a common one, but in less than a month the "mesh" mesh has failed in the area where the shoe engages in activities other than walking naturally bends. I will return to the Speedcross line because they are virtually indestructible regardless of activity level.