These sneakers are extremely comfortable. They have a low profile, which was important to me because I use GripOns in the winter to prevent slipping on ice or snow, and they don't fit sneakers with the big thick soles. I have a rare, mild form of Muscular Dystrophy and while the fall wouldn't hurt me any more than another person, I would not be able to get up on my own so needed sneakers that I could slip the GripOns onto easily.

The fundamental design flaw I see in these sneakers is this ... it seems that velcro strap sneakers are going to appeal to seniors or people with disabilities for easy on, easy off; right? So why in the world didn't they design these with the velcro strap sewn on to the right side of the shoe, so that when you are putting them on you pull and fasten the strap to the left, or "inner" side of the sneaker? I have trouble reaching down far enough to use the velcro straps as it is, but it is much harder to get them pulled snug when trying to pull them to the side that gives me the least leverage.

Also, the tongue does not stay put inside the sneaker, and each time I put them on I have to position it and tuck it into position before I fasten the straps. Since I have trouble pulling the straps over to the right to begin with it, makes it extra hard to tuck and position the tongue while pulling the straps in what I feel is the wrong direction.

Once I have these sneakers on I absolutely love wearing them, but I think a few design changes could make it a lot easier for the people who really need velcro-fastened sneakers to put them on -- alone and without assistance.