The strap on the diagonal gives these shoes an extra touch of class.  They are very comfortable and offer good support for long walks.  I used to always look for Merrill, which also offer all-day support, but they don't have much selection in the &#34;appropriate for both work and play&#34; category. These shoes match Merrills in quality. I hadn't heard of Ahnu brand before, but am glad I took a chance on them. I look forward to many years of use.