I like to walk about 12 to 15 miles a week, including hilly and uneven terrain.  This shoe is essentially identical to another Teva shoe that I wore out after two years.  The new shoe was very comfortable after just one walk.  I particularly appreciate the durable sole.  My previous experience was that this shoe outlasts softer soled shoes by a factor of two.  It is, to my mind, a near perfect tradeoff of comfort and durability.