I bought this pair of shoes in 2010 and the door for walking, winter in the city. Super comfortable, solid, nice design, I even bought a new pair in October 2013. A bear them, whatever the weather: rain, snow, steep paths, city ... the first pair has just the soul! Too worn soles !!! So I put my pair of service Intercept bought it a year ago and I'm glad to have them on hand. I will, therefore, predict and order a new pair so I can not find an equivalent so by design, comfort, lightness! For me it is the perfect versatile shoe! Just a tip: I usually shoe size 43 but take a size and a half above. Indeed, the small shoes Merell Intercept! With 44.5 I have the perfect size !!! Enjoy ;-)