I bought these particular shoes because the price was under $25 for a pair in size 14 5E. I used to have Propet shoes and loved them. These Stability Walkers are slightly heavier than other shoes of the same size (probably due to the fact that they are full leather and no mesh). I would like the vents to move widely (and holes drilled) but this might be less of a problem for people who don't have big feet. The insole cushioning felt great right out of the box. The leather feels thick and premium but has the expected flexibility. My main complaint is that these shoes are supposed to be 5E wide (and say it on the boots) but I usually take 4E shoes from other brands that are wider. The upper of these Propet shoes is leather so it will stretch but I wish the measurements were more accurate during production.