Unexpectedly comfortable shoe. At first, it may seem the opposite because it has a somewhat stiff sole. Give it time, a few days for the materials to soften and to take the shape of your foot, and you will be pleasantly surprised. Good quality construction, the materials are well secured together, breathes quite well. About 8 months of almost daily use, no signs of wear. The only negative for me, for which I would take away half a star if I could, is a slight difficulty in putting them on, which is probably due to the laces not moving easily in the holes. Finally, you may need a smaller size.