"I initially bought these shoes to wear to scouting camp with my son. We must've walked 1,000 miles that week and these shoes carried me every step of the way. They did great with general walking, hiking, protecting the bottoms of my feet from sharp rocks, as well as canoeing/kayaking and getting soaked. They quickly drained and dried and I kept going with no pain or sogginess. They're ventilated enough to keep my normally sweaty feet dry so I can wear without socks and my feet don't slip inside them. I've worn them on multiple hiking, camping and canoeing excursions this summer and (aside from the dirt) look and feel just like new. I highly recommend these cute & functional shoes for outside activities."