I have to admit I'm a huge New Balance fan. Overall I think these are the most comfortable shoes. I specifically ordered these shoes for a week long trip to London that was both business and pleasure. I wanted to pack ultra light and therefore only take a pair of shoes that would be comfortable enough for long hours in the city (waterproof from possible winter rain/sleet) but still look good enough to wear at any time of the day. my company's local office, which doesn't sound too strange. These shoes met all my expectations: after a few days of wearing, they were incredibly comfortable and comfortable for hiking. And in the office, I could wear them with jeans and a button-down shirt and still look like I'm wearing slightly chunky but regular semi-conservative brown shoes.