Kailash Trek GTX Men's (Updated)

6 weeks in of wearing 3-6 miles a day and very pleased with the comfort and support of these sturdy boots! I hike my dog in PA woods 2-4 miles a day. The boots shine in this environment of dirt, grass, rocks and a good amount of roots. I appreciate the full toe guard, waterproof gtx, heel lock lacing and lacing that goes far down to the toe area. The stiff sole prevents me from feeling every rock and root underfoot. I have multiple foot issues and find a stiff sole is crucial in avoiding a clawing position which tires the foot and does not provide adequate support. I have walked several miles in tall wet grass and the gortex performs as expected. There was no break in period beyond getting my calf used to a higher boot. I do use custom orthotics in them. Without it, I did not have enough arch support. I also wear these boots walking the dog in town daily 2.5 miles and pleased with the traction on both wet and dry concrete sidewalks, roads, gravel and dirt roads and washed out pea gravel on streets. The traction does slip on wet sealed asphalt. I look forward to many years with this boot!