Happy I had these on my 480 mile walk!
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.
2377857
So far I have ( a week) I have walked around ten miles in them and they fit superbly. They are well worth the price!
1264042
Training for an AVON 39 mile walk in a couple of weeks, ordered these to replace my previous NB country walkers. Work great, got a few blisters at 12 miles so far but moleskin prevents that so I've ordered new moleskin too. I love my NB and have gotten 3 pairs now for my daily walks in a hilly neighborhood walking my Weimer
3252982
Wow!! Win put these tennis on I felt like I was walkin on a cloud. I increased my walking distance the very first time wearing them. I like to walk n my neighborhood n the street was murder on my feet with my old walking shoes, but with these wonderful walking tennis I don't feel the concrete.  I feel like I'm walking on a cloud!  They r roomy without being too loose. I can put n my orthotics wit out losing comfort.  They r lightweight...I can go on n on .Thanks to all u reviewers for giving updates. Thanks to my son who purchased these for
Mother's Day!!
4458048
Omg absolutely amazing! Summer just started and I was having trouble with chaffing. Wore these bad boys last night and walked three miles no problem! I am buyin a second pair!
2963379
I went on a short 4 mile hike right after I got these and loved them. Super comfortable. No arch support, but beyond that they are absolutely perfect. I'm really happy I bought them.
1645619
Great value, they fit well, comfortable to walk in - I'm a happy camper !  Can see many miles of problem free trekking.
245725
I put these to the test on my vacation to New York and they absolutely passed. We walked an average of 7-8 miles every day for a week and these shoes were a dream. My feet obviously hurt after all day walking, but I can't imagine any shoe being able to prevent that since I'm not someone that walks a lot and is used to it.

These don't rub against the back of your ankle and cause blisters and they're amazingly cute and comfortable. I even switched out of my sketchers flats with memory foam after a bit of walking to put these on and it was such a noticeable difference in comfort; I was then able to finish walking the rest of the day.

Absolutely recommend these to anyone!

I'm usually a size 9 so I bought a size 9 and they fit well, but I can see what people say about them stretching so if you're a half size usually, I would definitely size down, but I don't think they stretch enough for you to size down if you're usually a whole size.
3131262
the most comfortable walking shoes I have ever had!!
132420
The extra cushion was great and they didn't budge for our 6 mile hike!

Now I want to buy many more pairs!
2735427
My favorite shoes I've ever worn. I walked in these shoes in the midwest (Grand Canyon Area) doing 10+ mile hikes on Sandstone, and even brought these shoes to the cement wonderland of New York. I put 80 miles on these shoes in 4 days and my feet weren't sore.

My most favorite part is that these shoes still have plenty of traction on them even though they seem like they wear out quickly. I will be buying another pair definitely!
2909981
I was drawn  to the colors. Had never tried this model before, but took a chance after looking at all the photos. I usually wear women's 11-12 and ordered the men's 9.5. They fit perfectly!! Very comfortable for walking, you hardly remember you have anything on your feet!! These are my new favorites!
1387689
Well, this was a win!

I am 60 years old and having some trouble with my feet and flexibility.  Additionally, I lost my right hand when I was younger.  Getting in and out of a pair of hiking boots can be a bit of a chore.  It can also be a bit embarrassing to need other people to help me with something that is so simple for most. I like going for walks but have not found foot wear that fit my needs. I had a trip to Germany coming up and wanted a comfortable pair of "hiking" shoes or boots.  I looked around Amazon and found these. I was a little suspect of how well the zipper would work.  After reading the reviews, I bought them.

They fit perfectly both size and width! Hard to believe you can do that on-line!  The arch support is good.  The loop on the top back of each shoe make them easy to pull on. The zipper is very sturdy and extremely easy to use!  Even with thick socks it zipped up comfortably!  There is a leather flap that covers the top of the zipper and is Velcroed down. I tightened up the laces, double knotted them and never worried about them again!  Taking them off is also very easy.  The zipper is on the inside panel of each boot making it easy to reach for me.  Even someone with serious flexibility issues can use these comfortably.

They are light!  Surprisingly so.  I read about that before I bought them, but I was still surprised.  It made packing them for a long trip all the better.  Light does not mean flimsy!  They are very sturdy and I did not have trouble walking over heavy gravel, rocks or the many cobble stone streets of Europe!  My feet are ultra sensitive with nerve problems as I age.  Again, these were very comfortable. The heavy canvas side panels allow the shoes to breath well.  I had no problem with hot feet.

As I flew back I wore them on the flight.  They are so easy to take off and put back on, it helped as I went through security.  Otherwise, that can be a very awkward and embarrassing spot for me.  I was able to remove then on the long flight over the ocean and but them back on easily from my tightly packed seat!  For those of you with flexibility problems... you know what I mean!

Yes, this was a win!  Now, next time I go to Tokyo... where you have to take off your shoes and put them back on over and over throughout the day... I'm going to be ready!  Thank you for developing this fine product! (I was surprised to learn after I received them that my son who was in the military has a zip up pair just like them!)
Wayne
4467754
Havnt Worn them on a long walk but so far very happy with my purchase. Wanted shoes I didn't have to tie but more support control than slip one actually thinking of ordering a second pair in black
4929353
Love these - already have about 25 miles on them
3685822
I bought these for a trekking trip.
I walked 6-8 hours/day for 3 days (going up and down on mountains), and my feet kept in perfect shape (no blisters).
Pair these with some wool socks, and you're ready for long walks.
794044
Fit perfectly and feel great in my shoes with 4+ hours of continuous walking.