These shoes have worked out great for me. They are very comfortable, were very easy to break-in, and have kept my feet dry in the snow and rain. The shoes are tongue-less and the only thing I had to get used to was the snug fit of the inner sock. While it keeps your feet dry and makes the shoes easy to lace up, it can be difficult to slip your feet in and out of. After about a month it loosened up and now the shoes are perfect. They are amazingly light for having such a heavy duty sole and I've been able to hike, snowshoe and bike in them with no problems. If you are looking for an all-around hiking shoe I highly recommend.