These shoes were comfortable straight out of the box and went for a 2.5 mile walk no problem!  The cushioned insole is divine & makes me wish I could wear them at work all day on my feet.  I look forward to putting them on so also helps me want to workout . I have wide feet & usually wear size 8 or 8.5 but read the reviews stating order up a size and the 9 fits great!  My feet don't slip inside them at all and they're not too snug or pinching anywhere-absolutely perfect!!!  And they look fantastic-even better than the picture.