I have now worn these shoes everyday for 2 weeks, walking about 5 miles per day...the lacing is a pain in the @$$ but once i pulled out my skate hook, it worked like a charm...i have very wide feet so i ordered 1 size up (13), tie the laces as tight as possible and they are extremely comfortable with no break-in needed...they also provide more lateral stability than any other walking/approach shoe i have ever used.

highly recommend.

UPDATE: I have now worn these shoes everyday for almost 2 months, taking my dog for long walks...my new favorite shoe of all time...and even the laces have broken in and i no longer need my skate hook! lol

great shoes.