These are pretty nice shoes. I have the gore-tex version. I use it mostly for hiking and walking not running though so can't attest to how good it is for running. Hiking in the aussie bush in wet conditions have no issues at all and was quite comfy and dry. Grip was excellent. Like the easy lace system, with some practice I can lace and un-lace single handed. This drop is not for the gore-tex version...