I am an active 60+ female. I exercise daily with some form of activity- walk the dog, elliptical, strength training etc. I have osteoarthritis in my hips, and was having foot pain as well. I was looking for a shoe that was similar to the one with the "yoga mat” cushion inside. This is not the same, but very comfortable. I put my orthopedic inserts in and with the upper material being a knit it works well. However, if you need a stiffer shoe, this is not stiff. because it is a knit the upper suppSee full review