I was in a rush to get this shoe because of all the negative reviews and it took me a month to just want it. And you know what, they are worth every penny, I've been wearing them for a month now and my back pain has reduced significantly. I have 4 herniated discs. I'm a chef and am always on my feet for at least 10 hours so I've always struggled to get good shoes but this one is not only comfortable but easy to get used to, I think I've finally found my shoes for pain relief. I sincerely recommend them. Thanks