These are great shoes! I am NOT a trail runner nor do I hike often. However I cannot stand traditional hiking shoes. Look, weight, comfort and cost for a good pair, especially since I may hike once a year.
I picked these up because of the price and look specifically for my once a year camping trip where I knew I'd be on at least one hike.
I am as close to a true size 11 and ordered 11's. They fit like a glove, in a good way. They have a bit of compression or maybe should say that they wrap feet with nice pressure all around..First walk was on the hike which was about 2-miles over dirt, rock, gravel and pavement sections. The hike was pretty tough, but my feet did not hurt afterwards. They felt great and better than expected.
I now wear these most days of the week,.with jean, khakis and shorts and even have had them at the beach.
CON: These this can be very slippery on wet surfaces. Others stated this and glad that I took note because it is true. However, I feel that over time this has lessened to an extent.
Grip!! Funny to follow up with 'these things grip!' They do and do it very well on dry surfaces.
Would I buy again? Yes.