I wore these sandals hiking at Turquoise reservoir outside of Leadville, CO this past weekend and to a Tri-camp on Saturday (not for the race part) they are great for hiking, walking on the beach, walking through town and just for fun. I actually wore them with a dress the other day because they are so comfortable. Everyone I know who has these sandals loves them and shuns other shoes they own to wear these. When I left the house this morning in heels to go to work, I looked at my Keens and longed to do something more fun so I could wear them instead of heels.