These shoes are the BEST shoes for my 12 hour shifts! I get so many questions & compliments on them, and of course I brag! I work in a hospital, so I'm constantly on my feet whether it be standing in one spot for long periods of time or walking miles and miles around our facility (I try my very best not to run - ever!). When I started my career, I strictly wore the Danskos. However, after having surgery on my left foot, those old faithfuls caused a tremendous amount of pain. I saw some coworkers with these beautiful colored shoes on and inquired, asked questions, and decided to give them a try. The price made that decision even easier! I was sold!! I have bought probably 10 different color combinations in these and have been consistently happy with them all. And they hold up so well!!! So worth the try!