To be honest I wasn't expecting much. I didn't think Puma was known for trail running shoes. I have a lot of sneakers from other brands so I have something to compare. First, they felt very comfortable from day one. In my opinion, most trail runners start off pretty hard. Some reviews said they were heavy but I found them lighter than most. Second, they perform well both on and off-road. Finally, they kept my feet dry in both rain and heavy dew. In general I was very satisfied.