Speed Solo Waterproof Mid Hiking Sneaker

I got these boots on April 30th 2025. Mine are in the “smoke” colorway which is not currently available. For the price- I am disappointed in the comfort of the shoes though I use them often. They are more for fashion than function Pros: They are stylish and cute, can be taken from the trail to the street without seeming out of place. The soles are extra sharp and grippy for uphill hiking. Over the year these shoes have held up remarkably well. The soles show almost no wear. Although some of the letters on the insole did peel off quickly, within the first few wears. But the outside looks great. they resist dirt and mud. I wear them almost every weekend, on paved walks or swamp strolls. They are durable but I don’t abuse them. Cons: They are “waterproof”… unless you get any water over the top of the shoe, near the tongue and laces, then you’ll have soggy feet all day. I expected “waterproof boot” to mean I’d be good up to my ankle but that’s not the case. I use them more for muddy swampy pathways but not for walking in a stream or deep puddle. This was the biggest disappointment for me. Also these boots make my feet soooo hot. They don’t breathe due to the waterproofing and are the warmest shoes I own. the round, thick laces come untied all the time with a typical bunny-ear tie. Personally this takes away some style points for me because I just think the double-knot is not as cute. My biggest issue with these is the width of the sole. The bottom of the sole fans out and makes the shoe so much wider, and when walking on an uneven trail, like a multi use trail with horse tracks or tire impressions, it feels unstable. The shoe is too wide to comfortably navigate through rocky or rough terrain like that and strains the ankle. I think these would be great for snowy conditions and cold weather but I don’t recommend these waterproof boots as the everyday hiking shoe especially if you are in a warmer climate. I had high expectations for such a well-loved brand of hiking shoes!

These are not comfortable right away, but I'm hoping that the break-in period isn't too long. They are fairly stiff to begin with so I'm hoping I can tighten the laces more easily, but they feel supportive around my ankles. Nice neutral and versatile color. I ordered half a size larger to accommodate wider feet and thicker socks. On another note, the bottoms were noticeably dirty and the security tag was still on one of the shoes.