So often women's sneakers have a narrow sole that do not provide the support you need. The sole is wide (not the shoe) to give you stability with every step. The non-slip bottoms are just that. I read that the shoes were comfy but I was skeptical. From the first day, they felt broken in. I can walk in them all day without fatigue and my toes are not squeezed into a tapered toe. The toes are well rounded giving each little piggy room to move. I prefer to wear them with a tube sock because it only adds to the cushioning. Some may think it's made a bit wide. The thicker sock will take care of that. I highly recommend these if you're on your feet all day. You won't regret it. I don't!