These shoes feel good right out of the box.  I have had plantar fasciitis on and off for years, so shoes are important.  I am just coming off a flare up in one foot, and these shoes are comfortable and and supportive; my healing is continuing.

I am presently wearing athletic shoes all the time, as I finish resolving plantar fasciitis.  I am also very pleased with the appearance of this shoe. While clearly an athletic shoe, it is attractive and feels alright in my office setting.

One note, and not part of my star rating for this item . . . this is the first time that I have been charged sales tax on a purchase.  I don't know if it is because this vendor does business in my state, or if there has been some change in practice.  It does alter cost comparison between this and other sites, so you may wish to be aware of it if you are someone who shops multiple sites before purchasing.  With regard to the vendor, the shoes arrived promptly and are in new condition, no problems at all.  The sales tax was just a bit of a surprise.