This particular shoe I did end up sending back because of the piece that goes between the toe was too hard and not easily break in.  I purchased another set made of soft leather and they were great.  This shoe does offer really good support to your foot.  Great on the knees and overall a good shoe minus the hard toe section.  You have to break your body into these shoes over several weeks because they do work muscles you didn't' know you had.  :-)  I have recommend them to friends as well because they are good.