I've only had these shoes for a week so I can't say how they will be in 6 months. Now they are comfortable and are holding up well. When I first put them on I felt comfortable, but I felt unbalanced. I just had to get used to the extra cushioning which is so different than any other shoe I've had. Now that I've been wearing them for a week, I'm completely used to them and am considering a different color for the same shoe. If you need extra comfort in shoes I would highly recommend these.