I'm a high school principal and I saw a student walking down the hallway wearing Hey Dudes sneakers. They looked comfortable so I decided to try them. Lots of duplicates popped up when I searched for them and I was tempted to go the cheaper route but I'm so glad I didn't. I don't know about other shoes but these are by far the most comfortable shoes I have! hands down I ordered a pair for my wife and she loves them too. Highly recommended!