I bought these shoes because my feet were very sore and going numb in the shoes I had been wearing, several pair of mephisto, the brand I had worn the last several years. I just assumed I was getting old and that the extra weight I had put on was the culprit. Bought these shoes and no more pain or numbness. Such a joy to have comfortable shoes. These also look great too, and I love the color I got, the copper/brown. Comfortable, support, and good looks!