First off I ordered these while deployed. I needed some new shoes because I had some boots that were just way too hot and heavy for the conditions out here. I received them in a timely manner. When I first opened the box I noticed how well the shoes were made and the quality was great. There's a cable that's wrapped from the top two lace holes which goes to the bottom of the shoe and around the back(ankle), which when you tighten the lace for final tie, it secures this cable around your ankle tightly and prevents your heel from slipping out. Really neat feature that I've never seen on any other shoe before. The shoes are light and well ventilated though very rugged. When I first started wearing them, they were a bit difficult to break in and get soft and flexible. I had some pain on one of my toe bones on the side, as if they were too tight around. But after about a week+ of usage in these rugged conditions, they softened right up and are just amazing to walk in on the tough rocks and gravel. The front and sides have increased wear resistance for side wall scraping and impact. The bottom of the shoe is great for traction with it's design. The shoelace holes are strong and will not wear very easily. I am satisfied with this shoe and am glad I chose them.
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Bought both the Fire Vent and the Fire Tail Approach shoe at the same time. I'm giving the Fire Vent's to the Goodwill.
Nice fitting, good looking shoe but it flexes way too much and is too soft to be of any use off pavement. If your looking for an alternative to a Nike and you have narrow foot then the Fire Vent is for you. If your looking for a light summer no load hiking shoe then buy the Firetail instead. Not enough difference in weight between the two shoes to matter but the Fire Vent will kill your feet off pavement.
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