"Super Durable! Very comfortable shoes, but be aware that there is some "break-in" time involved. The insoles may be a little hard for some, but are easily changed out. This is my second pair of Yak leather hiking shoe from Ecco. The first pair (almost 2 yrs old) were still in great shape until the dog chewed the heal off of them! With the addition of Gore-Tex, I expect this shoe will be even more impressive!"