I was looking for a pair of shoes that would not kill my feet after being in them for a few hours. These shoes are worth so much more than their price, because the comfort they provide is priceless. I wore these shoes for a 1/2 mile hike to an event, for the hour event, and then the 1/2 mile hike back to the car, and my feet did not hurt at all. I am so very happy with these shoes!