Prior to purchasing these shoes, I had no personal experience with the Sketchers brand, so I basically relied upon the reviews and decided to "take a chance".  After many months of wearing these shoes, I am definitely not disaapointed.  This shoe is very comfortable and offers good support and traction on all surfaces.  If you are looking for a casual shoe that goes well with office attire and a pair of jeans on the weekend, this shoe is hard to beat.