I was looking for an attractive pair of athletic black shoes for work that had a lot of toe room. These are perfect. I normally wear an 8 & ordered an 8 with these. I am glad I did because they fit perfectly, not too large (for me anyway) like other reviewers stated they were.
I wore them to work without breaking them in at all & I had no blisters or discomfort. I tried them on the first time without socks & the seams on the inside felt a little uncomfortable. But when I wear a thin pair of socks with them, I do not feel the seams at all. No rubbing or discomfort as long as I wear socks.
In fact, the first time I wore them, I felt like I was walking on air! They are so comfortable & have such cushioning. Also, the mesh is breathable, which is very important if your feet tend to sweat a lot.
However, I am not an athlete & cannot rate them for athletic activities. But I do have chronic pain & an old foot injury that does not bother me when I wear these. They are perfect for my job as a nurse.
Other info on box:
TRAINING/ ASSIST XT2
Q-ANGLE PC (PRONATION CONTROL)
ORTHOLITE FOOTBED
N-GAGE HEAL & FOREFOOT CUSHIONING
S.G.S. (SKELETAL GUIDANCE SHANK)