keen may seem a bit pricey , but they be well worth every penny . this be my second pair and the first last a good long time . I only buy a second pair because the shoebed have wear down slighly on the original and with some upcoming hike on the horizon , I decide to spring for another pair to ensure full comfort . I be keep the first pair to knock around the yard in . these be one of the only pair of shoe I have ever have that be comfortable from day one . the lace system be easy to adjust and help you get the shoe on and off quickly . I opt for webbing instead of another model that have leather because I like be able to get these shoe wet . also , the webbing seem to stretch a bit when you foot swell , so you never feel like you foot be too confine as the day go on . I have wear these shoe for sightseeing in big city and hike through the wilderness and they have never let I down .