I have big feet and work with kids. I've got bad knees so I have to have a lot of support in my shoes. So I hate shopping for shoes. I bought these because they had them in my size in a local store and because they were super comfortable. They lasted about a year and a half before the very back of the shoe began to fray pretty bad and I'd worn holes in the soles. So I ordered another pair just like them. The only downside is that, for some reason, these shoes appear to be discontinued. I've been hunting for months now and can't find another pair. But if sketchers starts making these again, maybe pick up two or three pairs.