Started buying SAS shoes a few years ago. These are the most comfortable shoes I've ever worn. And they last for several years. This is the first pair I've bought with Velcro. We bought a new carpet a year ago and it is very light in colour. That's why we take off our shoes when we enter the house. Tying and untying your shoes during the day is a hassle, but Velcro makes this problem much easier and quicker. The purchase price is high, but the comfort and durability make them cheaper than cheaper shoes, which need to be replaced much sooner and are not as comfortable.