As I have discovered I need a well supportive shoe that is more like a tennis shoe, but with some substance.  This shoe is perfect and no breaking in was needed.  I can now walk comfortably on pavement and a trott through the woods while walking my dog.  I don't lose traction and they are super light and cusion my whole body so it reduces impact to knees and back.  These shoes are more comfortable than the expensive tennis shoes I have had.  So far I have not experienced a negative and I primarily use it for walking my dog through a variety of terrain.