I have not tried keds in over 40 years but recently I have been disappointed with Easy Spirit so I thought to try someithing entirely new.  I have problem feet - need a good arch support plus support for the balls of my feet.  I wore them all day for 2 days and had no problems.  With others by hour 4 I have had to change my shoes because different parts of my foot was "going to sleep".  If these continue to perform so well I may buy more of them.  I am 65 and would recommend for that age group or for those with "problem feet" that need toe spaciousness (I did buy the Wide size).  The others I have had to discard, however, were also wide - but not where I need it.