text: I purchased these shoes for ultralight backpacking trips and hiking. I broke them in yesterday on a 14 mile hike carrying a 20lbs pack through dirt, rocks, mud and rain.  Here is what I found.<br /><br />Pros:<br />-Snug comfortable fit (I didn't have the issue others reported about the shoe being too narrow).<br />-Great traction on the following surfaces: soft dirt and mud (I did not test on snow).<br />-Great lacing system<br />-Light weight<br />-Looks great<br />-Breathable material<br />-Well constructed body<br /><br />Cons:<br />-The cleats are the only area offering traction and are made of a weak flexible material.<br />-You get zero traction on the following surfaces: wet rocks, wood, concrete and slick surfaces.<br />-When walking through rocky terrain they offer little sole support. You can feel the rocks poking beneath your feet (at times painful)<br />-Some of the cleats show signs of wear and I don't foresee this shoe lasting more than 6 months.<br /><br />If your terrain consists mainly of soft dirt, mud or possibly snow, these shoes are great. They will offer little to no traction on the following (specially if wet): rocks, concrete and wood.<br /><br />I can't expect for conditions on the trail to always be ideal. A shoe that offers zero grip on wet surfaces is very dangerous.<br /><br />I will update my post in a few months but my initial assessment is that this shoe would be perfect with a better sole made of a sturdier material with better grip on slick surfaces.