This is the only kind of shoe I have worn for everyday use for the past 5 years! The only ones I didn't like were the laced up mules, but this style is perfect! My old shoes wind up as garden shoes, the new pairs go 'out' on the town! Once they are broken in they are very comfy, not hard. Offer great support for knees, feet, ankles. I walk, garden and even do barn chores. Clean up easily.  I have to buy them on Amazon an the local stores don't carry them now. Please don't stop making these shoes!  I am not a kid, but feel like one wearing these.