first time getting this brand.comparible to the cushioning inserts of the timberland pro.which had gone up 100.00 since we had bought last pair a yr and 1/2 ago.he likes the side zip and comfort of shoe.he is a carpenter and wears out the ball of the shoe from constant foot bending and the shoe ends up cracking there but only on the rt shoe!! so we end up with good left shoes and worn out rights..its a good insert and the shoe fits good.so if the shoe fits wear it!!!he wears one pair of shoes til they are worn out,and then gets another pair