I'm a teacher, so I am on my feet on hard floors for a good portion of the day.  When I need a new pair of shoes for school, I do not shy away from price.  This was my first pair of Clarks shoes and I am impressed.  First, the stitching and "lines" on the shoes are high quality and give it a very edgy look.  And they were extremely comfortable right out of the box!  They fit very well to my feet.  I have wide feet but the Clarks had plenty of room.  And, after a few days in the classroom, I knew that I had a winner.  It has very good arch support yet they are not heavy, "clunky" shoes.  I have been impressed so far and hope that these shoes last a long time.