I've only worn Nike Air Zoom Steens and Jungas the past six years, and first tried the recommended NB 09 trail shoe from the Runners.com web site. The shoes squeaked with every step and the smallest of pebbles and dirt got in between the mesh and the lining. I then started searching web sites for recommended trail shoes and came across TNF Boa 50. Hesitant for so many reasons why not to buy this shoe; odd shaped and very wide feet, numerous back injuries and surgery, with long term nerve damage and severe pain in both feet and legs. With Zappos free shipping and return policy, I decided to try a pair. The blue were not in stock so I bought the grey & white. Thinking this may not be the best color living in the sticks as I do, I still decided to give it a try. I would not hesitate to buy another pair in this color. I did not care for the insoles and bought a pair of Dr. Scholl's back pain relief insoles and a few pair of Cabela's Merino wool medium weight hiking socks. Again, the advice on socks recommended on Runner's World did not work out nearly as well as the Cabela's merino wool socks. I've just started getting out and walking again after an 8 month lay up due to another back injury last October. These are now my "go to" shoes. I've even bought a second pair in blue and considering a third. The no tie lacing system does have some flaws and TNF will provide replacement kits if you need one. I love being able to dial in the lacing tension on the go instead of having to re-tie the lace after the socks have compressed some. Did a 2.5 mile walk in light rain this AM, not a bit wet inside the shoe. No debris of any kind has made its way inside the mesh. The colors are as bright and clean as the day I received these. I have found that I do release the lace lock by accident more than I care to (not quite sure how that is happening), but it is still the best shoe I have come across since the Nike Air Zoom Steens, which have not been made for a number of years now. The creativity of the lacing system is admirable and the shoe looks fantastic!

Great Shoes - If you fly a lot and are tired of struggling with shoe tying after you go thru security, these shoes are a dream. Pop the button on the back to get out of them and step in and make one twist on the back to get them back on. They are very comfortable shoes with lots of support for those long airport walks to the gate. I wish they could figure out how to make these into an upscale casual shoe. An all white shoe would also be nice. I can't understand why no other manufacturer has figured this out. My wife also bought a pair but had trouble fitting her orthotic in the shoe. I don't have this issue but you might consider it if you do. I have walked all over the bumpy cobblestones of Europe in these shoes and gotten them wet and they have been a great performer.

Skeptic on price, but now sold. I've never spent more than maybe $65 on a pair of tennis/jogging shoes, but decided to jump off the deep end with these after reading about Dean Karnazes figuring if they work for him they would be able to handle anything I could ever throw at them. The second I put them on they made my $65 shoes feel like junk. I didn't realize shoes could be that much better than what I had. I wear them for jogging, hiking, tennis, walking, and anytime I feel like wearing tennis shoes. I purchased mine at the end of March 07' and am impressed with the lack of wear on them. I thought tennis might kill them, but haven't noticed any faster wear amazingly. I do have to qualify these comments with the fact I'm very light in comparison to most men my age. I did order a half size bigger and they seem about right. With the Boa lace system you can get them about perfect. They also seem much lighter than any other shoes I've had. Cons would be sometimes I notice the inner stitching or seam near the big toe, but thus far it hasn't caused any blistering or major annoyances. The other would be a few times while playing tennis one shoe rubbed against the other and released the Boa lace knob on the back instantly making the shoe dangerously loose. It makes me wonder if anyone hiking on large rocks has had this happen or any other terrain where something could bump the knob on the back. For me they are very light in comparison to anything I've had, but they are somewhat heavy compared to a trail shoe like the ones made by Go Lite. One last comment is I have accidentally completely submerged them in salt water on a hike. They completed the hike with no problems and dried perfectly. Better than my shoes made for water that I'm still waiting for to dry and smell moldy already! So are they worth double my other tennis shoes? I would say darn close. I know I won't ever purchase shoes like my previous ones again. Lastly, there are a few places a little cheaper for these shoes than Zappos, but time is money and with Zappos it’s a done deal. Peace of mind is worth more than the few dollars saved from another company.

Great all-around running shoe! After searching high & low for a trail/road running shoe, this is it! I am going on my third pair and would recommend these shoes without hesitation. I would, however, order a 1/2 size larger especially for anyone running long distances. I am currently training for the JFK 50 and these are the shoes I will be wearing for sure!

Comfort plus - The innovative lacing system is perfectly tuned to stabilizing foot and avoiding pressure points. Very light shoe. Great for walking!