I've been an avid hiker for over 25 years on trails in Arizona, Mt Humphrey, Grand Canyon end to end, Supai Village/Havasu Falls etc. Tried many different low cut sneakers and settled on the Saucony. I will be using these as everyday running shoes after the sole wears out and is no longer suitable for trail running/hiking. I always bought shoes in the same style. This was the first time I've bought a pair just for everyday use and I've bought a cheaper model and I'm not disappointed with the quality as I've tried several other brands and returned them.