My daughter bought these shoes first to wear to work because she is on her feet a lot.  She loved them so much I decided to try a pair.  I have horrible back pain due to a broken back many years ago.  I go through times when it is difficult to walk.  These shoes have been a bit of a miracle for me.  I can walk around much longer than I ever could before and have even been wearing them inside my home (a no-shoe zone previously).  I can't imagine going back to any other pair of shoes I own.  I have also bought two more pair in other styles/colors but always Skechers Shape Ups.  However, I do have to say these (in stone/brown) are my favorite.