These are the most comfortable hiking shoes I've ever had. They are lightweight, breathable, have decent arch support and great traction. I would say the grip is too good as I tend to trip over branches or rocks when dragging my feet. My other minor complaint is that the sole tends to come loose in the toe area where it is glued to the toe. This is my second pair to have done this. In short, while it's not the most durable shoe, it's a joy to run in on the trail.