These are the most comfortable athletic shoes I have ever worn.  I've had them for about a week and have worn them almost everyday since.  I can feel my legs getting stronger and my core, sturdier.  I struggle with finding comfy shoes but these have won my feet over.  As far as making a fashion statement, well, they leave something to be desired (I've gotten over my children laughing at me.)  I also feel more energy when wearing them, I don't think twice about getting going.  I purchased the charcoal/lime Shape Ups, not the black ones shown.