I bought these shoes when I developed Plantar faciitis. Yes they have helped alot as I walk and stand for long hours at work. Shoes are extremelly comfortable and I would suggest these particular shoes and generally "FINN's" shoes for large sizes and overweight people. The reason I have 4 stars in the rating is because although I wear a size 12, Finn's sizes run a little large and need a size 11. Had to send a second pair of Finn's back to be replaced by a smaller size.