My husband bought these because a previous version was most highly rated by Consumers Report. They are what he hoped for. Light in weight, but with ample support. He uses them for daily long walks. They were his main shoe for our month long European trip this past summer. They replaced his many-year-old New Balance, which caused his feet to get sweaty. These, fortunately, ventilate his feet nicely.  Because of their cushiness, he can be on pavement for a whole day without his feet and legs getting tired.