I ordered these shoes after checking them out in a retail store in Taos. They were mcuh cheaper in price through Amazon. I must say, I only wore these shoes around the house as I was not sure if I'd keep them. The tread seemed exceptional, and so did the weight. However, I noticed a lot of flex due to the lace system, and this flex rubbed against the top of my foot in an annoying manner. I also noticed that where the shoe met my outer ankle, it seemed rather abrasive. So, I returned them, though I love the cncept of the shoe and may not have given them a fair shake. 2 stars

It isn't a horrible shoe; I've put up with a lot worse. However, here are the cons:
-Needs more arch support.
-Slightly less attractive in person.
-A bit mesh-happy; I'd be concerned about its durability.

If you're looking at this shoe, though, you might as well check Amazon for the Active Trail Mesh GTX. It's basically the same, but Gore-Tex is a marvelous product, and the Mesh is slightly lighter than the Pro. 2 stars

Great shoe with good grip. A little soft in the sole for heavy running or day hiking, but I would definitely buy these shoes again. The only reason I'm not giving them 5 stars? They aren't the perfect shoe for me...but is there really such a thing? 4 stars

Excellent shoe. Works great in the snow as well. I was nervous about the shoelaces but they work great - fast and easy. Only downside is the shoe is a bit narrow for my foot. 4 stars

These are great trail running shoes. They are light and comfortable. I had always worn the Salomon XA Pros before I got these. I still like my Salomons, but these are better because of the "Twin Lace" system which allows you to lace the front and back of the shoe to different tightnesses so they are easily customizable to any shaped foot. They run true to size and last a long time. The soles have excellent grip. The shoes are difficult to find so if you come across them at a good price, snap them up in a hurry! 5 stars