Hi Jessica, from my experience, they’d both be capable and comfortable over a lot of different terrain, including pavement. The main differences I’d note is that the Bahe boots have a wider toe box and feel a little bit more breathable (though both do have waterproof materials/membrane), so I’d favor them for warmer weather. The Freet Swale are a breathable knit and not waterproof, so if you don’t need them to be waterproof, those would probably be your best bet if you are hiking in a tropical climate.