the elite lace hike has a protective ribbed rubber upper allowing for excellent grip on the toe straps. i haven't worn them yet though so i will have to update about comfort later. the scary thing is, it's not far from the truth! but the tools and equipment in auto repair shops are all great, high quality, and functioning properly. but make no mistake about it, god will win! the vertical scale always starts at zero. but then again none of it at all. a 10 person, comfy fishing lodge is available. 