I was looking for shoes that allowed me full articulation of my feet and let me feel the textures of the ground but at the same time provided enough protection from rocks and sticks while hiking. These are perfect except for one drawback: the neoprene uppers get pretty hot and don't breathe very well. It feels kind of like wearing a pair of wool socks. My next pair will be some Sockwa Amphibian
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