Excellent build quality and aesthetics. The tread pattern is geared towards hiking and natural terrain, but is ideal for the city, although it's more noticeable in such conditions. I've had this pair for 6 months now and they feel as good now as they did on day one. I've run, walked and walked with them quite a bit during that time and you can't tell by looking at them; with clean ones they look brand new or not far off.