They are lighter than Skechers I had which I like. I also like the minimum number of seams in general. It's easier to polish, less sticky. There was a slight irritation on my left shoe that was chafing my pinky toe. I stretched them with my stocks. So far they are fine. I will learn more in the coming days and may update this review. Now after six months of owning and wearing shoes with very little abrasion on the sole lo and behold I put them on this morning (5/1) and the sole on the left boot was chipping side to side right to the bottom at the ball joint , where the boot bends. Now of course it's too late to return them and they are beyond repair. I had Skechers for a few years and wore down the insoles and soles before giving them up. I would definitely not recommend them.