First, I'm going to state that this isn't my first shape up. I have a sneakers pair and another shoe pair that brought to wear to work but it was one of the shape ups that used a strap to keep on your feet and for some reason, it was always loose on my feet. These shoes are wonderful, they enclose my complete feet so I don't have to worry about feet getting wet or exposed to the elements or anything else whether I'm going to work or just taking my dog on a walk. I like the style of the shoe and how it's so easy to put on, you just slip your foot in and it fits smugly on your feet. This is the first work of shoes that have done that for me, they fit perfectly. Unfortunately, like other shape up shoes I tried, they need a break in period. When I first tried my other pairs of shape ups, my feet were aching as I had to get to use the way that shape ups are made and how they allow you to walk differently like your walking on air. I tried my shoes on today for the first time and they are comfortable to wear but I find that I have the same break in period as my other shape up shoes, that my feet will ache at first, but then the shoes become like a second skin. Shape up shoes are the only shoes I ever used were I can be on my feet all day and my feet feel great. I do feel like I get a work out with these shoes because, I don't go to the gym and my exercise tends to come from walking my dog or running around at work and I find that body has gotten tone and I feel like I feel more healthier and lighter and even taller with these shoes. I recommend these shoes to anyone that wants a comfortable pair of shoes that you can wear to any occasion. The style of these shoes makes it perfect for work but also for any casual outing. I have the black colored shoes so it can go with any outfit as well and it looks like a pair of loafers, which is a style I been searching for in women shoes; there tends to be more loafer type shoes for men than women, so having a pair of shoes that looks neat and is comfortable to wear is a gift.