I bought these on sale, and would never pay retail for them...but that's not saying much since I never pay retail for anything. Anyhow, these shoes fit much better than other shoes. I usually take a wide. 9.5, but these were wonderful in a regular width. The padding on the bottom isn't memory foam or anything fancy, but they are comfortable for walking for errands and trips. I would not use this for a daily jog outside, but it would definitely wrk in a gym for elliptical use and biking. They are also very lightweight, I know some people don't like a heavy boot or sneaker...this pair is very light and offers a flexible sole.
The material is a double layer of mesh on top so it makes it breatheable, but it won't hold up to rain or snow. Great for the park with the kids in spring!