First I have to admit these shoes are nothing to look at. I call them my clodhoppers. But then I have to say that these are great shoes for walking. They are so comfy with a somewhat thick sock like seoulstory or smartwool or similar that once you break the shoes in they will become your favorite walking shoes. They did require a breaking in period of a couple of weeks since i don't walk every day. And so comfy that I now wear them as my everyday shoes. I don't have a foot problem but I have had an ankle problem and worried about protecting my ankle from twisting. No problems so far. Your foot sits well in the shoes and I can easily walk short distances as well as longer trips. I didn't think i would like them so much.  I did buy the white ones also and they look a bit nicer.