These shows are absolutely amazing, I am going through my second pair and I even bought my son a pair too. Last year I competed on very rough terrain in Montemorelos, Mexico on a 15 hr sprint adventure race with my wife (she had the ladys Salomon shoes) and we came out without a blister and no sore feet. These are very good for moving fast on boulders due to their very good grip, down hill due to their ankle cushion and low profile, and through water. I will keep buying these shoes, they are light, they protect your toes, and you can go as fast as you want. I bought the blue version, I am not sure I will do that again, the color is a little too bright for me.