If these shoes weren't so big for their size, they would probably be very comfortable. I wear 9.5β³ running shoes but this size 9 shoe feels like a 10β³ or 10.5β³ with the space that is in my foot. Cushion and sole are pretty good. The outer material seems to be quite durable. I probably should have returned them for a size smaller, but I've waited too long to honestly evaluate their fit and feel. In the end I'll probably give it to my father.