text: I purchased these for a backpacking trip through Costa Rica. They were perfect! I wore them to go hiking, horseback riding, ziplining, and general exploring around local areas. I made sure to wear them for a couple days before I left for my trip, and am glad I did this. The boots took two days of walking around in to be broken in. At first I was unsure if they would work because they were hurting my feet. However, after the two days of walking in them, they were so comfortable! They held up well through rough and slippery terrain and had very good traction and support.<br /><br />I am only giving 4 stars because some of the threading looked a little cheap and started to come undone by the end of my trip. However, the threading is more of a cosmetic blemish and does not really effect the functionality of the boots.