Wore these to Mount Baldy first time I wore them. Really liked the snug fit. Then took them to Mt. Whitney and Half Dome. For long hikes you may want to loosen the top part of the laces (the part that goes around your ankles) as the shoe tongue started to rub on my skin. After loosing it up a bit, it felt fine. You'll have to get used to the shoe lace system. This is what helps with the snug fit,
This review was written in the old system and had content requirements that are different than reviews written today.