I needed a neutral comfortable shoe for a lot of walking. I ordered these a month ahead to have time to break them in, and as a result, have had these for an extra month. From theoment I put them on, absolute bliss. I needn't have worried. No blisters, rubs, or pinches anywhere. Just a great fit which is wonderful, since I'm a slow healer and have to be careful of wounds. I'll buy more Merrill's whenever the budget allows.