I am SO, SO glad I purchased these hiking shoes when they were on sale a year + ago. I live in the Raleigh, NC area, where there are plenty of hiking trails and parks all around, and I wanted a sturdier shoe for when I hit more areas with tree roots, more granite outcroppings, etc.These have been my go-to outdoor shoes for a while now. I have very wide feet, but these fit like a glove. They have been comfortable since the day I bought them. They have excellent arch support, and I can walk around in a park for hours with no foot pain. The pic shown is after a year + of consistent wear.I am now a hardcore Merrell fan and will most likely continue looking for another MOAB version with higher ankle support and/or waterproof for when we go out to the mountains.