Well built walking shoe, I,ve had mine for about six weeks now and given them a good test befor writing this review. Firm to start with but softened with walking, I use them every day for walking my dog both around the houses and up the farm and can vouch that they are waterproof due to going up field edges in wet grass. If you are looking for a light weight walking shoe rather than a boot I can recommend you buy these, happy customer.