I purchased these shoes to wear to work 12 hour shifts, and let me say I couldn't wait to get them off. My feet were sliding forward and back with compression socks, and my low back was sore from trying to keep myself in these shoes. NOW I have these 4 stars because I decided to wear them as casual shoes with thicker socks and they are very comfortable. I would not try and wear these with thinner socks or for work ever again. These shoes do not breath either so if your concerned about sweating feet I'd recommend getting wicking socks.