I'm a big fan of the look and comfort of Clarks shoes. I just bought these pair and have literally had no break in period, they just feel great. One thing Clarks would like to change is the material they use for the outsole. Wet painted asphalt or wet ground material is immediately dangerous due to this very slippery material. This is the only downside I have to mention of the many pairs of Clarks I've had, hence the four star rating instead of five.