I bought these shoes based on all the reviews saying how comfortable they are but for me they are the most uncomfortable shoes I have ever worn. Maybe it's because my feet are very wide, but they dig horribly into the side of my inner arch with every foot, whether I'm standing still or walking in it. No extra walking seemed to make him better. It's entirely possible that the extra thick socks help soften that area a bit, but if I need extra cushioning for my feet to protect them from the shoes, I'd like to order "lightweight breathable sneakers". "I will pass these on to my teenage grandson and see if they are better for him as his feet are a lot narrower than mine, but for me they were definitely a bust. Too bad they look really good.** Update: I gave them away My grandson really likes these shoes, he says they are incredibly comfortable and he loves the idea that they can be put on quickly instead of having to tie the laces every time, so I'm increasing my rating on these shoes on 4 stars .For my wide feet they are still uncomfortable but for "normal" feet they feel fantastic.