I got these for my husband after getting him the Skechers golf shoes, that he loves.  He went to his foot doctor while wearing these shoes, and the doctor told him to take these shoes off.  She proceeded to take the shoe apart and examine it thoroughly.  The foot doctor said she was extremely impressed with these shoes and would start recommending them to her patients.  She used to tell him to wear New Balance but after seeing how well the Skechers were made and the support they offered, she was going to start telling her patients to get the Skechers shoes instead.  She said she had heard about Skechers but never examined a pair.