Light, responsive with an easy flex. The Eclipse is comfortable and supportive for day hikes, light overnights, and casual wear. The nubuk control straps at the ball of the foot and instep support the foot. GORE-TEX XCR keeps feet dry.
good for rocky trails
because this shoe is so wide and rugged, it's great for breezing over rocks that could otherwise slow you down or trip you up. good for winter and on mild summer days. it's a wider shoe so it accommodates some hefty socks for padding. i have narrow feet, so i find if i didn't wear those thick socks my feet would slosh around inside the shoe. for my next pair i think i will order a half-size down.
Arch support uncomfortable
I really like the look of these shoes, but the arch support was way too high on the inside of the shoe. It seemed to hit on the side of my foot, far above the arch. Maybe it was just a manufacturing defect on the particular pair I bought and had to return.