I bought these at the Sketcher store, because they are getting harder to find online. I'm not sure if they are manufactured anymore, so run out and get yours now!

I took these on a trip to the Western Caribbean, and they were amazing. They needed no breaking in at all. I wore them for hours around the Mayan ruins and for other walking trips, and was so pleased to have them. The only caution was on the ruins stairs where I was less stable because the soles are uneven.

I now wear them commuting to work in Boston, and continue to be pleased. Never one blister or anything.

If you get these, order a 1/2 size down. I usually wear 8, but the 7.5s fit perfectly without moving around on my feet. The store attendant told me the same thing, that people ordered down.

These are my 3rd pair of Sketchers shapeups. They feel a bit less rolling than the sneakers, but that's fine. They also do not pronate inward like the sneakers do. They provide squishy cushioning for the middle of the foot and that is what you want when sightseeing...