This is my winter casual shoe (Sperry Topsiders in the summer). It's comfortable. It handles weather well. It's not gaudy. And it was reasonably priced. On the downside for some, it's not that breathable but, for me, I don't want mesh letting in wind and water. For walking and an occasional sprint when I'm late, it's fine and maybe it could handle a bit more but it doesn't look like it would work as a full-fledged running shoe.