I bought these for long days on my feet birding. My last pair of New Balance walking shoes are very comfortable, but I wear them at work, so I don't want to get them all dirty. So, I bought these and I really like them a lot. I wear them all the time. These seem well-built, at least by today's standards, and I'll say it again, very comfortable. I might be switching from Merrell to New Balance for everyday shoes.