While most hikers associate breathable Soft Shell fabric with jackets and shells Salomon's Symbio W light hiking shoe makes a lot of sense--especially if you recall the sensation of cold puddles and oozing mud surging through the mesh panels of your conventional trail footwear. Salomon's Symbio W features a flexible Soft Shell upper that gives you better coverage than mesh panels without stifling any of the vapor transfer performance. This durable shoe isn't waterproof but it will keep your feet dry in moderate drizzle and light rain. Beneath the water-resistant Soft Shell fabric you'll find layers of 3-D Fit padding and Salomon Sensifit™ to optimize the precise and secure fit around top of your foot. Salomon's 2D Advanced Chassis™ and X-Mountain last enhance the overall comfort and stability for precision foot placement in those wild (and sometimes muddy) wide open spaces.