I use trail running shoes instead of traditional hiking shoes on my (thru) hikes. I have "duck feet" - wide forefoot, narrow heel. Most of the time a shoe is too tight at the front for me, or the heel rubs like a wolf because it doesn't sit firmly in the shoe kg. Gore-Tex oe I don't like anything. It's better to only get wet feet when it rains than to always have a foot climate similar to that of the Amazon because there isn't enough air getting in. A fairly rigid shoe with little cushioning, it gives a more direct feeling for the ground and thus surefootedness. Even on wet rock. I was wondering if I hadn't accidentally been sent a GTX model, since the shoe really didn't want to get wet and my feet often got hot. But it is actually the model without the GoreTex membrane. But thanks to the raised rubber aprons and the densely woven and solid upper material, the shoe can also stand in the water for a short time without the risk of flooding. Wading through small streams quickly doesn't get the socks wet. I find the supplied OrthoLite insoles really bad. I actually got blisters with that. After replacing them, there are no more problems. The shoe does not constrict my forefoot and thanks to the so-called 3F system, my heel also sits firmly in the shoe Conclusion: Even with compromises in terms of wearing comfort, due to the solid overall package a 5-star purchase recommendation.