I have been on my feet a lot more for the last year because of a job change and it has caused a lot of foot pain for me. I have tried several different sneakers/shoes, but this one is the best for me. It helps me enter the minimalist world without throwing me into a complete minimalist shoe because it offers a bit more support than say the FiveFingers. It offers more arch support and a less restricting toe-box than any of the other comparable shoes I have tried and this helps me a lot. The shoe naturally makes me strike more mid and front foot instead of with my heal and it aligns my body better, improving my posture. I definitely recommend this shoe!