I have always worn the regular Sketchers work shoes. If you have to wear stupid, ugly all-black non-skid work shoes (like I do) they are the best as far as comfort and wear. (Shoes for Crews? OUCH!) A few weeks ago I upgraded to this same shoe with the shape-up sole, and LOVE it. I am a bartender in a high-volume restaurant/nightclub and am on my feet for up to 14 hours a day. These are like walking on pillows. When my feet do get sore from standing, just walking a little feels like they are getting a massage. I can feel a burn in the back of my calves, front of my thighs and lower abdomen. My posture is improved, and I don't get lower back strain from tending to slouch as the day wears on. They haven't made my legs look like a supermodel's, or my butt look like a Russian gymnast's, but without changing ANYTHING else, I have lost 3 pounds since wearing them. The $40 difference between the regular work shoes and these was 110% worth it.