They are good for flatland stalking and Bow hunting as the soft soles are quiet and allow some feel as you sneak along.

Go up a muddy creek bank or anything steep and count on a spill almost every trip.

I wish they had a 14-16" version with a plain boot bottom and vibram soles as they are a quality boot.

"When you disarm the people, you commence to offend them and show that you distrust them either through cowardice or lack of confidence, and both of these opinions generate hatred." Niccolo Machiavelli