I buy these shoe for both my husband and myself for a 2-week trip through Costa Rica . they handle hike through jungle , stream , ocean , rock , and volcano equally well . the toe protection be great to prevent stubbed toe , and in my case make I feel a little bit better about not scoop up a scorpion . best of all , my foot feel great and I have no blister , even after day of 5 mile hike . they be not the prettiest shoe ever , but as far as functionality and comfort go , I will stick with keen from now on !