I purchased these after reading some favorable reviews on Amazon. I work in a kitchen and spend an average of 60 hours per week on my feet, so I was looking for some serious comfort and durability.

The first day I wore these I couldn't believe how much pain I was in - the soles have no cushion to speak of. I felt as though my feet were being squeezed to death. I felt every "bump in the road" so to speak.

I continued to wear the shoes for several weeks and convinced myself that perhaps my feet just needed to be "trained" to feel the benefits others have claimed. I now feel that this was a giant mistake and believe I have actually injured my feet wearing these shoes. I now have chronic foot pain that is so intense that I've been soaking my feet in a warm bath with epsom salts every morning before I go to work.

The bottom line is I would not purchase these again  - and I've made an appointment to see a orthopedic doctor.