I bought this as a walking shoe and they are fantastic! I didn't realize how much regular shoes were hurting my back. In fact, lower back pain that I've had for many years disappeared when I started using these. The lower heel changes my gait and makes it easier to walk longer distances and longer times. I really love them. If there's anything I am not crazy about it is their bland, kind of "Dad-shoe" appearance. But, this is a minor quibble. I will definitely buy these again when the pair I have wears out.