I wanted to hate these things when I got them. Not a fan of the material look or pattern. That being said, I liked them. Traction was top notch, I was out saturday in wet, cold, windy conditions in all sorts of steep rough terrain (inclines, declines, pine thick, brush, marsh, rocks, etc)....Not once did they loose bite. They were light, and I experienced no real discomfort. My only gripe is that I found them to be a little stiff up top where my toes would normally bend BUT it didnt cause discomfort so I am being nit picky. Would I buy these? Yea sure, but probably not at the price. I would say my Irish Setter Trail Phantoms are more comfortable and a good amount cheaper.
Oh and was on foot for five hours, laces held tight entire time.