This is my second pair of this exact shoe.  The first pair was bought locally and then this pair I bought online here.  The first pair seemed to be a bit more comfortable than the pair I bought online...and only the left shoe.  The right one seemed fine.  Probably just a fluke.  I've been wearing them for several weeks now (13 hours a day...on my feet) and they seem to be holding up just fine.  Grip is good on slick surfaces.  The left shoe has broken in and feels comfortable now.<br /><br />UPDATE!  Nearly a year later and these shoes are holding up just fine.  Well worth the $!<br /><br />2nd UPDATE!  I'm on my 3rd or 4th pair... this current pair is only 5 months old and they are falling apart.  It appears that their craftmanship and quality has degraded.  I can no longer recommend them.