I work in surgery and stand in one place sometimes for hours at a time, or I run around getting supplies for the next case for 12hrs in my shift. I have bunions, neuromas ( painful nerves), (bad feet) LOL. These are the first shoes ever of any brand or cost that I could wear right out of the box no breaking in. There could be a little more arch support other than that they are great! I'm going to order another pair for walking and hiking.