I bought these the week before I left for a European vacation because I wanted something a bit more presentable than the sneakers I usually wear. I tried nearly a dozen shoes (Clarks, Hush Puppies, Aravan, Naturalizer) before deciding on these. I was able to wear them for hours on the plane with no discomfort, and walked miles in them nearly every day for 3 weeks. I have wide feet and a bunion and had only been able to wear sneakers for that amount of time out and about. Three months later, they're holding up great & are now my everyday shoes.