Lucky me, these are a pair of shoes, unlike some others that I have purchased, that immediately feel just right. I do both trail running and several days at a gym per week. The shoes work for me with a variety of different types of exercise. Must admit that initially I bought these shoes for the way that they look. At the gym I notice, that shoes are sort of a trademark, people definitely use shoe apparel as one way of expressing themselves. Functionality should always come first but it helps to have a pair of lookers on your feet.

I mostly like these shoes. I initially had some trouble with heel lockdown in my normal size, which surprised me because I’ve run predominantly in New Balance for years. (Disclosure: I bought these as everyday sneakers for winter use, not for trail running.) I was eventually able to resolve the heel slippage through lacing, though the shoes’ overall fit is quite a bit roomier throughout the shoe than New Balance’s road running shoes like the 880 or 1080. These are extremely comfortable with lots of midsole cushioning and a great Vibram outsole that provides excellent grip on a wide variety of surfaces, wet and dry. I am slightly concerned by the upper’s durability, however. After about a month of wear there are numerous threads sticking out from where the fabric ... MoreI mostly like these shoes. I initially had some trouble with heel lockdown in my normal size, which surprised me because I’ve run predominantly in New Balance for years. (Disclosure: I bought these as everyday sneakers for winter use, not for trail running.) I was eventually able to resolve the heel slippage through lacing, though the shoes’ overall fit is quite a bit roomier throughout the shoe than New Balance’s road running shoes like the 880 or 1080. These are extremely comfortable with lots of midsole cushioning and a great Vibram outsole that provides excellent grip on a wide variety of surfaces, wet and dry. I am slightly concerned by the upper’s durability, however. After about a month of wear there are numerous threads sticking out from where the fabric upper meets the rubberized toe protection overlay. I’ve trimmed the threads, but I’m really hoping these shoes hold up over time.

I've mainly worn these for casual wear and some walking but nothing major yet. I bought them for hiking and walking in the Pacific Northwest where it's almost impossible to keep white shoes white. Anyway, the vibram soles are great. The shoes are comfortable, light weight and bouncy. They look better on my feet than I thought they would. However just after a couple of weeks and they are already showing signs of wear. That is with them in rotation with 3 other pairs of shoes at times. Also, there is a pad sewn into the tongue which I had to adjust the lacing for because it made the fit across the top of my foot tight. In summary, they are great shoes that I would consider buying again but I'm not sure how durable they are going to be. Check back in a few months from ... MoreI've mainly worn these for casual wear and some walking but nothing major yet. I bought them for hiking and walking in the Pacific Northwest where it's almost impossible to keep white shoes white. Anyway, the vibram soles are great. The shoes are comfortable, light weight and bouncy. They look better on my feet than I thought they would. However just after a couple of weeks and they are already showing signs of wear. That is with them in rotation with 3 other pairs of shoes at times. Also, there is a pad sewn into the tongue which I had to adjust the lacing for because it made the fit across the top of my foot tight. In summary, they are great shoes that I would consider buying again but I'm not sure how durable they are going to be. Check back in a few months from now to see if they haven't come completely unraveled.