They might night be the most comfortable right out of the box, but they break in nicely...
I bought a pair that looked just like these from another source a couple of years ago. Those shoes lasted about 6 weeks before the massaging nubs started coming off in places; nevertheless, I wore them for close to two years because I couldn't find anything that came as close to the comfort level for day to day wear around the house.<br /><br />I'll admit it took some time for me to get used to these - they are made of much sterner stuff than their look-a-likes. Because they're sturdier, the nubs DO take some time to get used to.  I've had these for over 6 months and have not had an issue with them wearing out. In fact, they show no signs of losing their massaging quality. So while they might be getting softer and more comfortable with wear, every massaging nub is still attached. I wear these every day for doing household chores, and they're especially comfortable on our hardwood kitchen floors. (They're also fine for outdoor use, but I try to keep these for indoor only.) I should probably order another pair or two of these to keep on hand for future use, just in case these stop being sold here.<br /><br />For reference: I usually wear between a women's size 7 to size 8, depending on the manufacturer. I also usually need a wide. I purchased these in the medium, and they were quite tight initially as far as width but perfect for length. I thought a larger size would be too loose, so I kept these. I'm glad I did - they've loosened a bit and are now extremely comfortable.
Rating: 5 stars