I started a similar thread recently but I was looking for advice on a buying a tough running shoe and I wanted brown instead of black. The black New Balance running shoes that most people around here have don't last long enough so I tried a pair of New Balance trail walking shoes that were supposed to be a little tougher. They come in brown but didn't even last as long as the regular running shoes. Well, I ended up finding a pair of Timberland Ossipee. They have a Gore-Tex membrane and are rugged, yet, comfortable running shoes. I will continue to buy them as long as Timberland makes them. I had almost given up on Timberland but I"m impressed with these. I might even buy a couple of more pairs to have as spares in case they stop making them.