these shoes were very comfortable.  I have some ankle problems, and odd shaped toes, and these were the first shoes I found in over a year of looking that I could actually wear for more than 5 minutes.  However, after only 7 months I literally wore out the soles.  The tread is completely gone on both shoes, and one has a dime sized hole in the sole. I was outside in the rain and noticed that water was coming up through the bottom of my shoe.  If I could find a more durable shoe that fit me, I would get it, but I guess I'll need another pair of these.