Customers overwhelmingly praise these shoes for exceptional comfort right out of the box, with many reporting no break-in period and wearing them for extended daily walks up to eight miles without fatigue. Waterproofing is consistently highlighted as reliable in rain and wet conditions, keeping feet dry effectively. Most find the fit perfect, though some report sizing inconsistencies—particularly that shoes run long or the forefoot feels narrow. Removable insoles accommodate orthotics, and neutral colors complement casual wear. A few note flat laces slip and soles trap mud. Despite minor fit and design concerns, reviewers strongly recommend these for all-weather daily walking.
The perfect shoe for walking the dogs. My feet stay comfortable and dry.
jmb1
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★★★★★★★★★★
September 27, 2026
Biking and hiking shoes
Fit - Width: True to size
I recently wore these on a biking and hiking trip in Croatia. They were wonderful!!
Cindy
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★★★★★★★★★★
September 25, 2026
Found it!
Size Purchased: 8 1/2
Fit - Width: True to size
Used for: Travel, Casual or Every Day
Stable shoe with cushioning, but not over-cushioned. Has lateral support, is waterproof, and good for travel. Is steady on light trails and cobble streets. Good looking shoe.
AK Woman
Homer, AK
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★★★★★★★★★★
September 22, 2026
Size Purchased: 10 1/2
Fit - Width: True to size
Used for: Travel, Casual or Every Day, Hiking
I walked for 2 1/2 weeks in rainy Ireland and feet were dry as could be! I love these shoes!
Gigi
Scarborough
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September 20, 2026
Not wide enough
Fit - Width: Too narrow
I was looking for a wide width light weight waterproof hiking shoe. Unfortunately, although labeled as wide width, these shoes were not wide enough for my very wide feet and were
Sue 54
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★★★★★★★★★★
September 19, 2026
Love These! Especially Recommend for Narrow Feet
Fit - Width: True to size
I LOVE these shoes! I have a narrow foot and usually have to use innersoles. These fit perfectly and were so comfortable I was able to wear them every day of a 6-day hiking trip wi
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September 19, 2026
Perfect for boating & fishing
Size Purchased: 8 1/2
Fit - Width: True to size
Used for: Travel, Relaxing, Fishing
Comfortable from the first time I wore them. Perfect for fishing and boating in Minnesota this summer.
Dawn62
North Missouri
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★★★★★★★★★★
September 14, 2026
Incredibly comfortable & lightweight
Size Purchased: 8
Fit - Width: True to size
Used for: Travel, Hiking
I bought these for a cruise to Alaska, expecting lots of hikes in the ran. Alas, we escaped the rain but these saw lots of use. No break in period. Will get plenty of use in the
Beth W
Connecticut
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★★★★★★★★★★
September 13, 2026
Excellent Shoes
Size Purchased: 8 1/2
Fit - Width: True to size
Used for: Travel
I wore these shoes all through Iceland with intermittant rain and they worked great! Feet were dry. We also did lots of walking over uneven terrain and they were very comfortable
SF415
CA
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★★★★★★★★★★
September 10, 2026
Terrific shoe
Size Purchased: 7 1/2
Fit - Width: True to size
Used for: Casual or Every Day
Great fit..room in the toe box..the last is sturdy yet flexible...I'm very pleased!
Lexington, KY
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★★★★★★★★★★
September 8, 2026
love the shoe, hate the shoe laces
Fit - Width: True to size
The shoe offers great traction and stable fit. The heel is a little tight, but I know from trying on a sample at the local LL store, that it will loosen a little comfortably. In m
Annie
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★★★★★★★★★★
September 3, 2026
Almost perfect
Size Purchased: 11
Fit - Width: Too narrow
These were so trim and subdued in design they would have been perfect to walk the dog in wet grass and then go straight to an appointment. However the toe box was a little narrow a
Rural Indiana senior
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September 3, 2026
Love these
Size Purchased: 6 1/2
Fit - Width: True to size
Used for: Travel, Casual or Every Day
Bought these for a trip to Iceland. Been wearing them to break them in but they were comfortable right out of the box. Definitely a positive purchase.
FL
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★★★★★★★★★★
August 30, 2026
MUST buy! Great for everyday!
Size Purchased: 9
Fit - Width: True to size
Used for: Travel, Casual or Every Day, Hiking
I bought these shoes the week before we left for our trip to Acadia National Park. I’m not a hiker, my husband is so I didn’t want to spend money on hiking boots so I wanted somet
Caitlin V
Akron, NY
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★★★★★★★★★★
August 27, 2026
Light weight and comfortable.
Size Purchased: 8
Fit - Width: True to size
Used for: Travel, Hiking
After nine years of regular use, I’ve finally worn down my Ascender Gore-Tex 2 Low Hikers. I decided to replace them with a lighter weight trail shoe and I wanted something waterp
Elca
Indiana
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August 25, 2026
Great mixed-use shoe
Size Purchased: 9
Fit - Width: True to size
Used for: Casual or Every Day, Running or Fitness, Hiking
I love this shoe. But I would definitely love it more if it weren't so bizarrely long. Pulling it out the of the box it looks like it will be too big - it's really long! It fit wel
Jennelle
Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
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★★★★★★★★★★
August 18, 2026
Check out the toe
Size Purchased: 7
Fit - Width: True to size
Because they wanted to use some fancy design on the sole it wraps up the front of one toe only, the other toe is solid (on the blue pair I bought). It's something I just couldn't g
Acamp
Alabama
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★★★★★★★★★★
July 25, 2026
Wonderful Shoes
Used for: Running or Fitness
I am very pleased with these shoes. I use them for my exercise walks which vary from five to eight miles on mainly concrete surfaces. The support is great. They are comfortable. I
Illinois
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★★★★★★★★★★
July 18, 2026
Used for: Relaxing, Casual or Every Day, Hiking
very comfortable. Haven't need to wear metatarsal pads since buying them
Grace01
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★★★★★★★★★★
July 12, 2026
Good walking shoes. Getting used to them. Enough already.
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