I hiked a good portion of the Trans Zion Trek with these plus ...
345151
I hiked a good portion of the Trans Zion Trek with these plus hiking socks and they held up really well. I prefer them with socks rather than without. I ordered a 7- a 6.5 would have been perfect. I think they run large, as I am typically a size 7. I would buy these again but I am forever looking for heavy-duty, hard-bottomed hiking sandals! They aren't perfect but they get the job done and aren't too worn out after so many miles on rocky terrain.
1062870
I wore these on a trip to Havasupai Falls in the Grand Canyon. I wore them to hike from one waterfall to the next and to wear into the waterfalls. In total, I probably hiked 10-11 miles in these shoes, wore them to scaffold a mountain, and into several waterfalls. They were really easy to hike in. They are very light, have a good grip, and are very comfortable. The only issue is that little pebbles got into them very easily. I had to take my shoes off several times to get them out to continue the hike in comfort. The did run big. I got them a half size smaller and they still had a little room.
Overall, I was really happy with the purchase!
588947
I bought these poles for a 480 mile walk in Spain and I was really pleased with them! I had never used hiking poles before so I have little to compare them to but they were easy to use/adjust and definitely helped my walk. I bought them at the last minute before my trip so I had never used them before but they held up throughout the whole trip. I loved using them and they made a noticeable difference for my legs and knees, especially going up/down inclines (even small ones).

After 480 miles, the only issues I had were the carbide tips slightly poking through the rubber covers and occasionally one pole would shorten while I was using it. That being said, as a new user I think I put too much weight on the poles so I may be to blame for both of those issues. Also, they come with a second set of rubber tips so I have a completely new pair.

All in all, I'd say these were a great purchase and I would recommend them to anyone looking for an inexpensive pair of trekking poles.
715808
I bought these trekking poles for a full day hike my girlfriend and I were going to go on. I was super stoked when they came in and I tested them out. I tightened them up as hard as I could with my bare hands but several times throughout the hike they un-telescoped, almost causing me to fall down on a particularly sketchy bit of trail. I don't think that telescoping trekking poles at this price point are a good idea; they're just not solid enough. Maybe if there was some kind of pin that went through the various portions of the poles when they were telescoped to lock them in place?
3648125
I got these for a spring backpacking trip where there was a chance that we'd encounter snow. They are fairly cheap and lightweight, so it seemed like it wouldn't hurt to bring them. So glad that I did! I'm not sure I would have made it past the snowy mountain pass without these shoe chains. They gave me enough traction and peace of mind to take on some steep and icy sections of trail, which otherwise would have caused me to panic.

These are durable, compared to Yaktrax. I could keep them on while walking over snow/rock mix, while my hiking partners had to take their Yaktrax off. Since they're much cheaper than the more serious solutions (like Kahtoola microspikes), I highly recommend taking them if you think you might need some traction help.

They are a bit difficult to put on, but nothing prohibitive. Since they can handle some dirt and rocks, you won't have to take them on and off very often.
1638640
I bought these for a trip where I'd be walking most of the day for several days.  I also brought with me a pair of clunky hiking boots I've had for years, as backup.

During the trip I was able to wear the Clarks for a few hours at a time although they initially felt tight.  Plenty of room in the toe box - I bought my usual size - but narrower than expected.  Arch support wasn't as good as I'd hoped - my feet were fatigued after 5-6 hours of walking.  I ended up alternating between them and my old hiking boots.

I've now had the shoes for 6 weeks, worn them regularly, and they've become much more comfortable than they were initially.  I'm glad I bought them.  They're a well made pair of walking/light hiking shoes that look nice and are comfortable to wear.

Update 9/27/16:  Another reviewer had commented that the shoes weren't waterproof because she saw wet spots along the eyelets.  I'm now finding the same thing because my feet sweat in the shoe in warmer weather.
4493572
I bought these to wear on my recent trip to Europe, and they held up quite well, which is impressive considering...
* Wore then walking constantly around Paris (from La Marais to the Eiffel Tower, and all through the neighborhoods)
* Wore them tramping around Chamonix, including a rugged ridge hike to Brevent, and along the North Balcon
* Wore them on the trails from Courmayeur (Italy) around the southern massif, back up to Chamonix
* Wore them to Israel, tramping around the old city, and the hills surrounding it
* Wore them on a mountain bike outing that included a slog through deep mud
* Wore them for an extended (unintended) urban hike through Geneva
... and more. They stretched a bit, but not excessively, and they still look quite good. I now wear them a couple of times a week into the city (SF) where I walk a few miles every day. They're rugged, but not the ideal shoe for trail use, as they're more flexible than a trail shoe should be, especially if you're carrying a pack, like we were, but they had good grip and they were fairly comfortable. A pretty solid value in a nice looking shoe.
4597584
I really like these shoes - they're first pair of Salewa's. I have a pair of Keen's for hiking, and wanted to get a pair of approach shoes for my ascend to Mt Tyndall (class 2-3 scramble). These are perfect shoes for scrambling. That said, after putting about 32 miles total over 4 days span, these are better shoes for scrambling than hiking. On 2 days where we were putting 8 - 12miles hikes (no scrambling), these shoes got a bit tiring on my feet. My feet just felt a bit of "beat-up" at end of day compared to my Keen hiking shoes. They will pass for hiking duty, but I'll say there are more comfortable hiking shoes in the market. But if you're looking to do some ascend/descend scrambling, these will work great.
2312522
So I took these on a beach backpacking trip and honestly the worked amazing at keeping the sand out for about 11 of the 22 miles ... the rest of the hike was on rocks and what not but I uasually run barefoot so I didn't think it would be a problem to keep them on. Though when I did the rocks kind of shredded them. I feel like if you're getting the else spacifically for sand , go for it they work really well. But I wouldn't wear them on the asfalt on the way to the beach you know? They'd probably rip and what not . But again because they keep the sand out sooo well and keep your feet cool I give the 4 stars
1553367
I hiked the Grand Canyon from the south rim to the north in a single day on these. That was 32 miles. They are great if you need to travel light.
4533525
I bought these just days before a ten day trip to several of the Utah National Parks.  I am a photography enthusiast, and knew I would be doing some moderate hiking every day to capture those scenic vistas.  Knowing that ordinary sneakers would not be enough, I researched hiking boots and shoes, and bought a pair of each.  These reminded me of a sneaker, but with a much more serious tread.

I was pleasantly surprised by how light these were.  Having never worn hiking boots before, I was afraid of how heavy they would be, especially a few miles into any trail.  I ended up wearing my Merrell's almost every day of the trip.  I was willing to risk less ankle support compared to a hiking boot for the lighter weight of these shoes.  In Arches National Park, we ended up hiking the Devil's Garden Trail, not knowing we would be climbing slickrock, balancing on steep inclines, and walking across ledges with some steep drop-offs.  I was concerned about not having my boots for this, but these shoes performed like a champ!  I felt like I was gripping the rocky surfaces well, and did not slip at all on the spots that were sand covered.

Not having broken these in much at all prior to our trip, I was concerned about getting blisters.  I went the entire 10 days with no issues, wearing a mixture of meshy breathable and athletic tube socks with them.

The weather was mid 60s, so I appreciated the meshy breathability of the shoes.  I wasn't particularly crazy about the color combinations available, but I definitely chose function over fashion, and never looked back.  I found the fit true to size, and my only small nitpick is that I seemed to be retying my laces a bit more than usual.
4952743
A few years ago some friends and I traveled to the Great Smoky Mountains and did a little hiking. While I wasn't in the greatest shape, I certainly wasn't in the worst shape of my life either. With that in mind, my friends and I picked what we thought was an 'easy' trail as we were all of different skill levels. As it turned out, the trail was much steeper than we anticipated and ended up being a moderate difficulty level. It took us many hours to climb the mountain side and when it was all said and done, we all wished we had been better prepared. These walking poles would have been perfect for that trek. They aren't meant for heavy rock climbing, but are great for the average hike, which is what we were on. The grips on the handles are very soft, but durable. They create enough friction to really make it possible for you to hold on tight. I think my favorite feature of these poles is that they are adjustable. At first, I thought the latches would be enough to lock the adjustment into place, but there is a small adjustment screw on each of the latches that really tightens down the locking latch. It's a great design, but can be frustrating if you don't know what you're looking for. I also really like that the poles come with two sets of tips for the feet so that they can handle all types of terrain. These walking poles are a great investment and can be used in a variety of situations - not just for the strenuous hike up a mountain side.

"This product was received at a free or discounted price in exchange for my review. I am a technology journalist and pride myself on providing fair and honest reviews. Please feel free to ask any questions you might have."
206050
Used these as liners for day long hikes (6-8 hours) of strenuous walking up and down mountain paths.  While the rest of me got good and exhausted, my feet stayed in perfect shape and that was an absolute necessity.  It takes a while to get these on and you need to be gentle in the process of both putting on and taking but in my opinion they are worth the effort and the cost.
4172779
I hike in a group which uses microspikes, yaktrax, and screwshoes. I bought there ultra traction Diamond Grips last week ($36) and have used them on two three-hour hikes in Boulder. Right now the conditions are very mixed- Hard glare ice and crunchy ice in the morning, slush and fresh snow on the way down two hours later. On very hard clean ice I was slipping a bit when the angles were greater than 20, but the slide was predictable and I could get a perfect grip by doing a bit of a toe kick to set the chains. There was no pack-up on ice and cold snow. Traction on deeper snow and slush was good.
With snow that is more wet mixed with debris there is some pack-up which can be kicked off. Traction on wet rocks is better than with shoes, though I try to step on dirt to reduce grinding. I'm using a Medium size on a low-profile 8.5 size men's boot, and the rubber mount kept the grips planted very well, didn't need any adjustment over the four mile hike. One review which was running-specific  commented that the rubber strap which goes over the toe compressed the shoe uncomfortably onto the toes. I can see this with a mesh running shoe, but with a normal hiking shoe with firmer toe this would not be a problem.

Micro-spikes seem to have the most traction of these strap-on traction options, but they clink more, and the rubber mount is not as secure, which allows the toe chains to flip to the side sometimes. Overall they are a great option for very steep hiking on unpacked snow and hard ice. Retail is  $60.

Yaktrax have good all-around performance, but their durability is the issue. The coils can roll on rocks too giving an uneasy feeling. They are good for running as they are light, but have the least grip on glare ice. The weak point with yaktrax which allows them to be lighter is the rubber keeper goes under the foot too, and becomes abraded by rocks and dirt. Microspikes and Diamond Ultragrip solve this by using metal for the underside structure.

Overall I am happy with my choice as they Diamond grips have a very stable attachment, with less traction than microspikes but for the lower profile and cost that is ok. Unless I re-post assume they have not broken.
3796995
Wore these brand new shoes hiking up over 6,500 feet above sea level in Zion National Park.  They were comfortable and worked out very well.  I am very satisfied.
1985670
I had a good chance to put these through the ringer from snow to brambles and they held up very well.  At 11.8oz which is what mine weighed in at, they are light enough to not be cumbersome for ultralight hikers such as myself.  I wore these with medium weight long johns in temperatures down to 10F and windy which was unanticipated and though chilly, they did keep most of the wind and snow out.  I certainly wasn't freezing in my legs which was welcoming.  Pockets are all deep enough to hold all sorts of things and the pants stretch to allow for comfort.

My only gripe is that the waistband of the pants rides a bit high and likes to curl down over itself making for uncomfortable chafage on longer hikes.  I was able to pull them down enough to prevent this from happening but they could have been designed a bit better in this area.  I'm 5ft 9 and 180 with no gut so I was surprised to have this issue.  They began to wick in water after about an hour but dried quickly from body heat.  Would not recommend for summer hiking- go with Arctyrx ramparts for warm weather hikes!
2427955
I would love to give them a great review, but in the middle of a hike in the narrows at Zion national park one pole came apart. I had to go to the local True Value and get some epoxy, so I could use them for the the rest of my trip.