text: I should preface this review by saying that I'm a huge fan of minimalist footwear and prefer hiking in vibram five fingers. I strongly dislike heavy, clunky hiking boots and don't feel that large amounts of ankle support are necessary for me. Since it was time to replace my last pair of five fingers, I did a lot of research and landed on these. I broke them in on a 12 mile fourteener climb with over 5,000 feet of elevation gain, including creek crossings and various terrain. I have nothing but great things to say--despite the fact that I should most likely have first used them on a small hike, they were comfortable all day, have a great toe bed, and provided enough support while still maintaining a lightweight, minimalist feel. My only complaint are the short laces, which are easily remedied. Great shoes.