I bought these shoes thinking they were outdoor walking shoes. That is, I thought they were made for walking many miles on streets and sidewalks. But this is actually a cross-training walking shoe, made primarily for walking on treadmills and in the fitness center. I stll like them very much and use them exclusively for that purpose.

I'm a heavy person and I'm hard on shoes. Eccos give me the support I need and they hold up like no other shoe I've worn. I put over 500 outside miles on another pair of Eccos I had. I have 4 pairs now. They are considerably more expensive than the average shoe, but it pays off in the long run. (Pun intended)

Updated 12/13/2013: I will have had these shoes for a year next month, and they still look new and feel great. I usually wear these to the gym 3 or 4 times a week, so there's no telling how many treadmill miles I've put on them. They're kind of flashy too. I've had several people compliment me ask me what kind of shoes they are, which is nice, but I'm more into fit and function. These shoes have been extremely comfortable and are holding up very well. As good as they look and feel, I might be able to get another year's wear out of them.