My husband has plantar fasciitis and swears by these shoes! This is his 3rd pair because he can wear them without inserts. The first pair he wore everyday and they lasted almost 2 years. Merrell makes great footwear as I have purchased their sandals and find them the most comfortable shoes--I wish that I had found them for my backpacking trip through Europe. My next trip will include my Merrell sandals and my husband will surely have on these Moab Ventilator's. Their products are highly recommended.