These boots are made for walking!!! I absolutely love them. I was tired of buying "pleather" boots that lasted one season before they fell apart. These boots are very sturdy. They are more expensive than I generally purchase but are worth it. I was on my feet all day the first day I wore them. My feet did not hurt at all. The sole is solid rubber which will not fall apart if they get wet. They are also very stylish looking. You cannot go wrong buying these boots. They absolutely live up to the quality one expects from Clark's shoes.