Let’s start with the good. These shoes are incredibly comfortable. Slip them on and you’re ready to hit just about any trail. Grip feels solid, they’re responsive, and they gave me the confidence to take on everything from rocky climbs to long canyon treks. For a while, they handled all of it really well. Now here’s where things take a turn. I told the lady at the store that I rack up a lot of miles. We’re talking daily trail runs, long hikes, elevation, heat, and rough terrain. She smiled and said, "These should definitely last you a year." They made it about four months. That’s it. The tread is now pretty much smooth and I’m out here trying to squeeze out one more solid descent without losing traction. If you’re someone who jogs occasionally or takes a casual weekend hike, they might last you longer and you’ll probably love them. But if you’re logging miles every single day like I am, the durability just doesn’t quite match the price tag. Great comfort and performance early on, but for high-mileage use, they came up short.
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