Bought these as travel shoes. They are easy to get on & off (especially important in airports), lightweight and breathable. They have no break in period and are very stylish as far as athletic shoes go. A pair of these, a pair of simple dress shoes and flip-flops or slides should be all you'll ever need for most travel situations. Be warned though, they have NO support (weren't designed for that) so if you have orthopedic concerns... look elsewhere.