I bought these shoes after a "slippery walking route" with simple sneakers am Walchensee. The shoes are super comfortable, look great, maintenance is also easy, no matter how dirty they are after hiking :-). Waterproof they are also more, yet good breathability. For comparison: My husband has bought hiking boots from Jack Wolfskin for proud 200, and has constantly verswitzte feet and what is worse, painful blisters ... My cheap shoes are much better :-) I can recommend it only!