If you need comfortable black oil- and slip-resistant shoes, check these out. The tread design on the outsole seems to keep liquids out pretty well, and the inside lining is soft. So far, I have not had the problem with some of the stitching coming loose like some other people have had. However, I would recommend using thicker insoles with more arch support, such as the&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Spenco-Polysorb-Heavy-Duty/dp/B0015TEKOW/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Spenco Polysorb Heavy Duty</a>&nbsp;or the&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Spenco-Polysorb-Total-Support/dp/B000Q8SR42/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Spenco Polysorb Total Support</a>&nbsp;if you plan to be on your feet all day, as the "Massaging Gel" in the heel and forefoot can only do so much to keep aches and pains at bay. (If you live in one of the western U.S. states, you can also buy the Spencos at any Big 5 Sporting Goods store.)