Bought these for hiking bc I didn’t realize how much ankle support I would actually need. I wasn’t really sure if these would help since they are a blind buy but these are really comfort and the stability is top notch. I did buy a wide incase my feet swell while hiking and that was a wise idea bc you never know with swelling and thickness of socks. The support is outstanding, water resistance is good, the laces actually stay tied! Go figure- an all around great hiking shoe. And it’s not too heavy for summer.