So it must be hiking shoes. Yes it is supportive and has a good outsole and seems to be wearing down well after repeated mile walks. However, this shoe is very stiff on my feet. There doesn't seem to be much padding. I changed the insoles, it helped, but it's still like walking on concrete. Also, these shoes are very heavy. You know you have a pair of shoes when you put them on. Nice style and appears to be well made.