Purchased my first pair of these shoes 16 months ago, mainly to use for LONG walks with my BIG dog.  You should know I have arthritis and severe bunions in my feet, as I am older, as well as a severe back problem, which makes it difficult to walk and find comfortable shoes.  I LOVE these shoes!  I typically walk quite briskly for several miles each and every day year-round with my dog on concrete and all sorts of trails and terrain.  We walk in good weather and bad; rain, snow, heat, mud and on concrete, which is hard on shoes.  Until I found these shoes, I didn't think I would be able to do it, but when wearing these shoes, I can.  Sure, my feet still hurt some, but not near as much as with any other shoe I've tried.  I purchased a half size larger than normal to accommodate the full-length Spenco arch cushion insoles I use.  I lace them up and away we both go!  In the past 16 months we have walked at least 2,000-3,000 miles and I've worn out 3 pairs of these shoes (which are still wearable, but not for serious, hard walking), but I'm not complaining.  I've just purchased 3 more pair to hopefully last for the next 16 months or so!  These shoes have held up incredibly well and I will keep buying them as long as they are available!  Toe area is roomy, soles are knobby and work well on all terrain, arch support is moderate, cushioning is good.  Shoe is supportive, but flexible and breathable.  Love this shoe; bet you will too!