I bought these shoes specifically for my walking class.  They are very nice looking (always a plus:).  They do seem a bit heavy.  That could be because I tend to buy very light weight shoes (I really prefer going barefoot if at all possible :), so that could be the reason for them feeling heavy.  They are very well made.  I have put a lot of miles on them already, both on indoor track and outside on cement and asphalt and have seen no issues with them looking like they will fall apart in the future. (I hate when you just get your shoes broke in and they start to fall apart)  Overall they are very comfortable.  I did not have any problems with shipping or the wrong size or color.