I think this is a great shoe for walking on any terrain, with great grip and a firm footing. I always feel like my foot is firmly planted on the ground, as stable as every hiking shoe I've had but less heavy and bulky. In my experience, it was comfortable to use all day. It's a bit small so I ordered the next size up a half size and it worked fine. I didn't hear the "whistle" that some people report when walking - maybe Merrell solved that problem? Highly recommended.