These are the shoes I choose when having to walk far and wide on hard surfaces, like concrete sidewalks and streets in cities. My feet never hurt, my back doesn't hurt, and these clogs really keep your feet toasty. They look great with jeans. The knit trim around the edge is a nice style touch--and also contributes to warmth. I wondered how well the knit trim would wear over time, and after a full year of frequent wear with the brown ones, they still look great and polish up wonderfully. I like them so much I just bought them in black as well.