My podiatrist told me I have to wear Halflinger shoes now most of the time because od recurring plantar fasciitis. Trust me, if you've got that, you'll try anything to get a permanent cure. I wore a boot to bed. Nothing. Air boot for six weeks. Messed up my back, but foot still killed me. Three weeks with these shoes (different style, the clog, at first) and the pain was gone. It's only come back once, and that's when I thought I could switch to sandals for the summer, since I was "cured". Two weeks later, the pain and the limp were back. I've been wearing this brand for about four years now with no more foot pain. WOTH THE PRICE!