I am not sure why companies try to mess with a good thing but Teva has done just that with the Dozer III and the result is less than stellar. While the Dozer III is equally attractive to the previous generation it is nowhere near as comfortable. A few of the styling features have changed to make the shoe more bulky looking (the design of the heel, for one) and it is heavier, or at least feels heavier on the foot, but what is most uncomfortable to me is the stiffness of the shoe. I have been breaking this shoe in for a few weeks now and it is still stiff and I can only wear it for short periods of time. The previous model required no break-in period at all and was as comfortable as a slipper-and as light too-right out of the box. My podiatrist loves this shoe for me (the older model). It is a decent shoe so I gave it three stars; if you never had the good fortune to wear the previous model you won't know the difference. I am still wearing my original pair, purchased in 2008, and wear them at least 6 days a week. They are so comfortable I have hiked in them and done 5 mile walks in them. Unfortunately, I don't think I will be able to say the same thing about the Dozer III.