Salomon Men's X Crest Hiking Shoes - Lightweight Waterproof Trail Running Shoes for Outdoor Adventures, Hiking & Backpacking

When it comes to buying shoes I'm like the princess and the pea. The toe box can't be too small, My big toe can't touch the top and my high arch forces me to use inserts for added support. Usually my experience is it takes a week or so for my brain to acclimate to a new pair of shoes. These were different. I had to get used to the the arch support being there, had to walk around a minuity or two and my brain and feet were happy. My toes had plenty of room and fit perfect. The overall support was perfect as if they were tailored for my foot. I had them for a week before using them in a 27 basket Disc Golf Tournament involving elevation change and loose footing. They could not have forked better for me. I am a good 50lbs. over weight, so they had a lot of stress put on them. I never lost traction and my ankle and footing always feels secure and very comfortable while the strength of the shoe under my foot felt very strong like a soccer cleat. Nether the morning dew on the grass or the incidental creek water entered threw the sides of the material.Because I noticed a quarter inch blemish where seam was open from a stitching defect I decided to return them and get a new pair. The second pair on one shoe had an isue where as I walked I had the sensation the shoe was roiling forward to the right. My thought is that there was a defect in treed. I have since sent those back and am waiting for my credit to order a third pair.So, if you are looking for shoe that provides good traction on a solid platform, a wide toe box and a comfortable fit with significant arch support. Give these a try. Originally I was going to rank these 5 stars, but as im still having trouble receiving a shoe that is made properly I can only give it 4. Having to order 3 times to get the right shoe, although for me to get a shoe that fits like the first one did and have no defects if worth ordering multiple times. I feel it is appropriate to bring down the shoes overall score as that part of the shoe experience. I expect mine is not the norm.