I'm working at a Farrier Supply shop right now and we had someone order a couple cases of this shoe. He had nothing but good things to say about them. He takes them out to the mountains and said they're also really good on the road as they have that "natural" feel grip on them for the horses. He's going to bring me pictures of him in the mountains and show the steep slopes and hills they take that don't seem to be a problem for the horses with these shoes! I've been thinking about trying a pair on my horse... Just need to find a farrier with the bending machine! lol