I buy these shoes for my brother who is handicapped with mild cerebral palsy and a stroke.  He loves to go outside on walks, but fell down awhile back and has not been able to get out.  These shoes have provided comfort and stabilithy which has him out again and he is now walking over a mile a few times a week which has helped to improve his health and mental well being.  They are also nice looking enough for dress and the velcro closure makes these reasonably easy for him go get on and off.  I credit these shoes to extending his independence for awhile more.