these shoes are super supportive as well as light. i have peripheral neuropathy so shoes are both important and excruciating to buy and wear.
i know well you've got to use it or lose it, so i walk despite the pain, but i'm not looking for any extra helpings from bad shoes.
most shoes are automatically out of the running (sorry for the bad pun) and you can't wear slip-ons everywhere.
the lacing on these shoes are perfect, an even lateral force with no tight spots (unless you over tighten), plus impressive ankle support.
no toe is stub-proof when you're tired, these do a great job of handling actual rough terrain, not just the park. the nicest part for me is you can go through about an inch or two of water without wet feet. great for stream beds and beaches...but rinse off the sand later. don't let it crust as it will wear the fabric