Rieker shoes are characterized by good workmanship and a very good price/performance ratio. The only downer with all Rieker shoes is that they are not waterproof from below. Means, if I walk a few steps in the rain, the socks and then my socks get wet. In a few cases, this is not a particularly edifying experience. But 90% of the time I run in the dry and there is also **** for that.