I bought these shoes in 2015 for a job where I work 12 hours on my feet. I'm still in this job and still wear them every day, I really like these shoes. I was looking for them to buy another pair when I saw all the not so good reviews. Now I guess I don't wear them "tight" and I bought wide (EE) so that might be the solution but I have no complaints having worn them for two years. I actually wear them a lot outside of work. Of course they are a bit heavier than normal running shoes, but when I put them on I don't notice it. They start to wear out but can definitely last longer. My company reimburses us for the steel slippers so I can buy a new pair. I like them because they don't look like steel fingers and I can put them on and take them off. I recommend these shoes with a clear conscience. Also, they run big. I usually wear 11.5 and 10.5 fits me.