I purchased a pair of MBT's over 5 years ago and hesitated getting another pair because of the price, when Skechers came out with these I ordered and so glad I did because they are way more comfortable than MBT's.  The sole has more cushion in it so you feel like you are walking on clouds.  They are not as heavy as the MBT's either.  You cannot go wrong with these shoes and for the price I can get 3 pairs of these or one pair of MBT's.