Traction: the Vibram Gumlite outsole offers a decent amount of grip in both outdoor and urban environments. And even though the outsole’s lugs are rather shallow and nubby, the overall density of the lug pattern gives just enough traction on the most unforgiving of surfaces. It also provides just enough protection to walk over sharp rocks or hard surfaces, while still translating ground feel onto the bottom of your feet. 

In addition to the grip provided by the Vibram outsole, I was also impressed by the footbed’s cotton canvas. The midsole layer is a softer moisture-wicking material that helps keep your foot secure in wet or muddy conditions. As a bonus, the midsole provides some extra grip for your feet whenever they might creep forward while on a steep descent.

In my humble opinion, the only downside to the cotton canvas footbed is that it gets dirty easily and may require frequent cleaning – depend on your use cases.