My left foot was killing me so much I even called my GP to see an orthopedist but around the same time I ordered these shoes after I tried them out at the show store and thought they seemed comfortable even though they weren't my size. Wow, that really helped that I didn't have to go to a specialist because the problem was solved. I think they're incredibly ugly lol, but they have great impact resistance. They're not for people looking for a lot of arch support (not much to say, actually). They are designed for people who need shock resistance. They really helped me and once my problem is solved I tend to switch back and forth between them and my more arched shoes to avoid further injury. By the way, this stretchy fabric is more comfortable than others when you have swollen feet. Much luck!