I highly recommend these shoes.  I'm a restaurant manager and I've been in the industry for over ten years.  These are by far the best shoes I've ever had.  I've just ordered my third pair.  In the past I've had to replace $40-50 work shoes three times a year. These easily last a year or longer!  They are super comfortable even after ten or twelve hour shifts and even then I keep them on when normally I'd be ready to kick my shoes off.  The slip resistant design will occassionally catch something in it but their ability to fight falls is comparable to any other slip resistant shoe out there.  Amazon offers these at a sale price but they are well worth the full price.  The sole is a little bit high so these do well if you occasionally have to make your way through little pools of water.  These are perfect for a rest. manager who is aiming for professional/functional.  I think they'd also work well for anyone who has to stand for long periods of time-nurse, etc.