I bought these shoes after having admired them for their looks as they are quite popular. The reviews I read were quite favorable, so even though I have some issues with needing good padding and arch support, the reviews didn't address that in great detail and having had good luck with Prince in the past I ordered them. These turned out to be a huge disappointment as there was little discernible cushioning and my lower back started to hurt less than 45 minutes into my match. While the forefoot is generous, which is a good characteristic of Prince shoes, there was also little arch support and the curved part at the back of the shoe comes up quite high and can hurt a sensitive Achilles, as well. If would think twice about these if you need a lot of cushioning as there was not much to be felt at all, and the arch support seems minimal.