Great approach shoe, not too bad for hiking or backpacking - Salewa Wildfire Vent Approach Shoe - Mens

I've used these shoes for everything from the short approaches at the local bouldering area in Phoenix to an extended weekend of backpacking in the North Cascades NP and they're still alive and well. Took few chunks out of the rubber molding on the edge of the shoe during a very VERY wet canyoneering trip but that's the only real damage that they've shown so I'd say they're pretty durable. While they're very breathable and keep my feet cool (primary reason a purchased the shoe as my feet are always hot when I wear shoes), they do not have very much cushioning, so, if that's what you're looking these probably aren't for you but I suppose an insole could solve that issue. The soles are pretty stiff at first but they relax after a few trips so I can't complain. Anyway, I wear them as my hiking, approach, backpacking, and canyoneering shoe and they have never failed to deliver.