You were needed for a trip to a conference. My usual "good" running shoes didn't fit as I ran 5km every day. Received it and I have to say I'm quite impressed. I found them comfortable and stylish. They resist water quite well, stick to dry ground and offer 18 hours of walking comfort per day. The tongue sometimes slides down creating a small pinch point and there is little grip on wet surfaces. It's not a deal breaker for me, so a very positive experience.