I bought these for my wife who works in a large very busy office. She wears a pedometer and averages 5 miles a day on her feet. She has had a problem with plantar facitis so I wanted to give these a try. She says they are the most comfortable shoes she has ever worn and her foot problems have disappeared. They cost a little more than what she usually buys ( a well known athletic shoe) but these are ten times better. Quality appears very good and I think these will last well. I'm really glad I bought these.