After my Achilles Tendon repair I literally spent a few hundred dollars on "diabetic" shoes and sneakers which I could use with/without specially made orthotics. I finally got a pair of these and I immediately felt an improvement in pain. I always use them with the orthotics. Within two months I had ordered a second pair - one for work in the hospital and one for daily use. It has now been a year post op and I am currently planning on ordering my third, perhaps fourth pair. Please make sure that you order the correct width. I had always purchased xtra wide, but when I received my specially fitted orthodics, I realized I needed the xtra-xtra wide. What a difference the correct fit also made. As long as you order the correct size, you can't go wrong with these. Good Luck!