I love them as casual shoes but it's hard to call them hiking shoes. As another reviewer mentioned, the mesh feels like faux mesh, so not only are these shoes low on heat dissipation; no problem as a casual shoe, but hiking in hot weather would not be the best option. Pros: great looks, light weight, comfortable Cons: poor ventilation, laces not the best. Update 09/13/19: Watch out for slippery floors when wet. I've found them to resemble ice skates in stores and restaurants.