I have very bad ankles and with regular shoes cannot walk around the block without a lot of pain.  These shoes make all the difference!  I have been wearing them for 6 or 7 years and love them.  They do take a little getting used to and you have to work hard to stay stable when you are taking photos and always hold the handrail going up and down steps, but I wear these everywhere.  Walking the dog, the mall and Disney World.