They LOOK okay, and I've had good experiences with Ecco before. But I had to wear them regularly for a while, and realized that they are giving me back, leg, and foot pain. My foot feels like lead, they're so heavy. So expensive too. :-( I feel totally awful because I never spend so much on shoes. I will probably have to donate them because I've worn them for 2-3 months off and on during the winter. Bummer. I'm back to my Totes lightweight waterproof boots. Ugly, but comfortable.