Seems a lot better than the last pair of shoes I wore to work. They are relatively comfortable and the sole seems secure. I'll report wear and tear when it's time to retire them. UPDATE: I ordered these in 2016 for a job that requires me to be on my feet every day. They're just about ready to be replaced (soles warned). Very impressed with these shoes, just ordered another pair. I remember how a couple of years ago dress shoes that I took off Kolya fell apart after 6 months. I hope they still meet the same standards.