I'm not an elderly mother but I do like comfortable shoes.  These shoes are very comfortable for street and house wear.

They won't do for serious walking. The sole isn't thick or sturdy enough for a walking shoe over gravel or other uneven surfaces for any distance. You can feel the gravel through the sole.

The mesh keeps the foot comfortable when its hot.  The generous strap with velcro fastening means that even if the shoe was wide for a narrow it was possible to pull it tight and keep it comfortable.  Other than the width the sizing was what I usually take in a casual shoe.