I took a new set for a bush walk around Africa. My guide gave me a few looks in the morning but I nodded and we continued what should have been 15 miles. Wet? Yes, my feet got wet, but the lightweight material dried quickly. Thin sole? The legs definitely took a load. Overall they were light and held up well. I wish the treatment shell was better in sport mode, but I liked it. Nothing stepped in the shoes, sand, stone, sticks, seeds, nada. The only downside is that the fabric starts to tear at the point of contact with the sole.