I work in a restaurant and have had numerous surgeries on my feet so it is important that I have good quality, supportive, shoes. These are perfect in all areas. They are not super soft and pillowy but not hard either. They offer the correct amount of support and comfort. Considering what they offer, the price is not really that high. This is the 3rd pair of these I've bought in the past 2 years and wear them up to 10 hours per day, 4-5 days pr week. Sure, I could go buy black shoes for half the price but what are comfortable supportive shoes and no foot pain worth?