Firstly I was able to buy it for a relatively good deal, not sure if it was my shoe size large or if the seller cleaned up, so my review and thoughts are based on the $70 price tag. I would say it works great for someone like me (an aspiring hiker living in a dry state). While I wasn't able to fully test the Gore-Tex when walking through puddles, I would say my shoe was dry when walking on relatively wet grass. They do an excellent job of eliminating the consequences and pain associated with walking on large debris. The shoe is also relatively flexible but seems to offer good toe protection without hurting the toes when flexing.