These are great shoes if you have wide feet like me. It looks great with a variety of trousers, although perhaps not black. The sole isn't as thick as hiking shoes - it's really designed for walking on non-rocky terrain. I got a similar pair about 4 years ago, but over time (not surprisingly) I started to feel more ground through the sole. I bought them to replace the previous ones and from the moment I put them on they have become my old friends.