I've been looking for a pair of sneakers to wear to work (I'm a nurse) that don't hurt my feet after 12 hours of walking and standing all day.  These shoes do a fairly good job of keeping up.  I really like the fact that I don't have to constantly stop and tie laces, plus I don't have to worry about the laces dragging in pee, blood, etc.  Yes, I know thats disgusting, but it's reality. Anyway, it does the job.