Firm footing with the Dragontail
Garmont: Men's Dragontail Approach Shoe are a favorite hiking shoe. Snug fit with lacing to the toe. These break in quickly, I don't anticipate that they will break down quickly though. Garmont always delivers a quality product and I have no reason to think otherwise with this shoe.

High quality and performance
Great shoe from a great brand. Rugged yet comfortable out of the box. My last pair of Garmont approach shoes lasted through years of tough use, and I expect these will be no different. Probably not the best choice for trail running, but excellent for everything else. Very supportive with a stiff Vibram sole. I have wide feet, so had to go up a half size to get a comfortable fit. As a bonus, you can expect to get plenty of compliments on how the Dragontails look.

I like them so far.......
Great shoe...laces to the toe make for a snug fit when necessary...toe box is a bit small at first but breaks in fairly quickly...Overall, a comfortable shoe that has more than enough support and rigidity for day hikes, daily wear etc....

Good overall shoe
I really like the dragontail so far. The sole is super stiff though and takes some getting used to. The stiffness is good for hiking with a loaded pack but not as much for just walking around town.

very sturdy
I purchased these as I am a huge fan of Garmont,I also purchased Five-Ten's Guide Teenie...I was looking more for an approach shoe thank a low top hiker...I kept the Five-Tens and returned the Garmont, I am a size 13, and they felt a bit sloppy on my feet. A well built shoe and well desinged, just since I own the Garmont Vetta I saw no need for these also...