I bought these for day hikes in a hot, dry environment. Haven't used them yet but am so impressed by the extreme comfort of these shoes - the most comfortable shoes I've ever worn. I had a 32 year old pair of leather Scarpa ankle boots for hiking that are still going strong, if a tad heavy. I was hoping these would be as comfortable and i was not disappointed. Very lightweight and feel like air on your feet. I bought a half size up though it probably wasn't necessary as there is plenty of room at the toes. Some folks say Scarpa fit narrow but they don't feel tight at all. Very pleased with them.