Let me start off by saying I bought these as a work shoe as I work in a warehouse and appreciate an athletic shoe with a strong toe support. Just know I wear these 5 days a week, so maybe this won't be a problem for people who wear them once or twice a week.  Don't know if it's just me (haven't read all the other reviews) but they're very comfortable on the bottom of your feet... However they are extremely uncomfortable around the ankle. I like to have my shoes a little tight for ankle support but I found out within a week that the top edges that go around your ankle are so stiff that they literally start digging into the sides of your ankle. I tried loosening them and that helped a little, but it still left the area hurting. I was finally forced to undo the laces from the second to top hole, reducing the amount of ankle support tremendously, but that seems to be the only thing I can do to make them work. I liked the $32 price I got on them at the time but I will definitely NOT be purchasing these again.