I've been looking for a good pair of shoes to run in fairly hilly terrain next to golf courses for 18 years. I've always been a fan of the FJ but decided to give the NB a try as my last two pairs of FJs weren't that comfortable to walk on. I was immediately impressed just walking around the house and was even more surprised after 18 holes. Just one round but I'm pretty sure these are my new 18 hole hiking boots.