Over the past few years I've begin having foot problems, to the point where I started avoiding walking long distances.  I have hallux limitus, so my big toes hurt if I walk too much.  The first thing I found was that I didn't notice that I was walking a lot...no more foot pain!  Sometimes I notice my toes when walking up and down stairs, but these shoes have really made a huge improvement in my daily walking life.  I now feel the need to buy more of these shoes and get rid of my pretty but painful work shoes.  Normally I waer a 9 1/2 but ordered a size 9 and these fit well with thin socks.