I got these to help with plantar fasciitis (foot ache) and they worked great. These have been my house shoes for a year. Since they do not go outside they have really held up. One caveat: they are not in the least bit breathable -- the whole top is a thick piece of squishy elastic. So they get hot. And since I wear they as slippers -- sockless -- they have gotten a bit nasty. So now I will try some high-end sandals. But as long as you treat them like sneakers they are really perfect.