Definitely not as good as the 1540. It's much narrower and even with a Wide, it's still narrow. Though I can wear it for a few hours without issues, the fit cannot be compared to the original. Also the heel part is too loose so the front part of the shoe is tight while the back part is too roomy and my food wants to slide around. The materials as well are now as good quality it seems. I do love the colors on this V2 though. Just disappointed it's nothing like the original fit and quality.