These shoes are great. I've had them for over a year now and they're still in good condition. I let them exercise when I went to work. I wore them almost all the time, especially when I was walking my dog. I'm US 8.5 wide. I got them at 9 and they were a bit big. They are true to size and flared, making them good for wide feet and plantar fasciitis. The outsole is like rubber, cushions very well and walks well.