After the tag was removed from the insole  it was fine for the man I bought them for. The insole  tag was too painful when walking. The insole also folded up on him a little. He actually took out the insole, which was the purpose for the shoes in the first place, I'm not sure if he tried just taking the tag off first or not. He now likes them, but because of the tag, the way the insole wasn't  compatible with the sole of his foot, plus the expense, , I would not buy them again, The pros....they looked good and are warm even without the insole, and you can go outside with them.