I bought a pair of Walkstars that I wore for 5 years (befire my puppy ate through the vinyl middle). Walked 50 miles through Europe in them! Like these because the new design is more sturdy on the foot. Still prefer the simple style to the newer frou-frou designs. (Also have a pair of Goghs for winter.) They are the most comfortable shoes I have, and even surpass my Birks; I can wear these for hours and hours, even with an arthritic back. Now if they'll just design a slipper...and maybe more for work/dress?