Whoever designed these shoes saved my feet. I wear them constantly around my house, which has very hard floors, and out onto the cement patio. The shoe distributes weight evenly, away from the pressure points. The shoes slide on easily, so I don't have to stoop to put them on; but they don't come off as I move around the house or patio. Darker colors in the sole of the shoes are better for not showing dirt. This was my second pair.