Nice, comfortable summer shoes. Focused on the approach to the shoe, with particular attention to the ball of the foot and protection when walking uphill. Typical Altra sizing, runs small/correct, depends on how much room you want in the toe box (12 gives me a standard size similar to Saucony 12, as opposed to the Lone Peak sizing where 12 is actually 11.5). Don't expect running shoes. . This is an approach shoe with a hard, grippy sole. I wouldn't choose them for a continuous hike, but they're good for uphills and beers after the climb.