This is my second pair of rocky shoes, and love it. My job requires me to wear black oxford shoes, and on average I stand, kneel, walk, and run 6 to 15 hours and because of this I go through a pair every year. My last rocky shoes lasted me 2.5 years. The shoes is surrounded by cushion so there is no friction or rubbing on your foot. I've never tired to see if this is slip resistance, but their is not a lot of treads at the bottom of the shoes which gives the impression the slip resistance is not best. If your job requires black oxford shoes, I highly recommend rocky. Take care of your foot and back and get these shoes.