It's not the plushest shoe I've ever worn, but when it hits the ground the reinforced outsole absorbs the impact well. The only drawback I see is the language. After wearing the shoes for 10 minutes, I noticed pain in the tip of my foot. The tongue has a hard outer edge that digs into my leg. I tried everything I could think of to fix the shoe. The only way I see is to cut off that part of the tongue. I'd rather send them back. If I cut them off and the problem persists, I'll lose $40.