They are convenient and although I work in the office 90% of the time I do have to go into the field from time to time - usually without warning. They look decent enough for the office, and they're a heck of a lot better than fancy shoes when you have to run out to replace a group of explorers or something. (Updated January 11, 2017) that after almost two years of using the same pair I have ordered two more. They're not the most durable things, but they're almost perfect for my situation.