I work in a manufacturing environment and need closed toe shoes to go out on the production floor.  On top of that, I go up and down stairs all day long.  I usually wear regular tennis shoes but they can get very hot in the summer months.  I decided to give these a try.  These are my very first pair of Easy Spirit and, I have to admit, they will not be my last.  I could wear these shoes right out of the box - extremely comfortable - barely feel them.  I have a bunion on my right foot I've had a lot of problems with in other shoes but not these; I don't even know it's there.  I am overweight and on the high side of 50 and I go for total comfort in a shoe.  Besides, I think they're cute!  I already ordered another color!!