I've worn these shoes for many years and keep replacing them. I don't like that they do need replacing every 6-8 months if you wear them constantly, as I do. However I don't know of any other walking shoe that is as good as this. I have hallux rigidus, a condition where the ball of the foot is in a lot of pain with each step you take. I've had surgery, and that helped minimally. The doc told me to get very padded shoes that don't bend a lot. That's exactly what these are. And when I put on a new pair, I can walk far without a twinge of pain. When the pain starts to return, I know that the inside has worn a bit and I have to replace them. If you have any kind of foot problem, give these a try. They have enabled me to be able to walk all around with no pain, and perhaps they will do the same for you. But consider ordering a half size larger, as they do run a bit small.