The spongy thick sole makes these shoes quite comfortable to stroll in. I've had them for about 5 weeks and have worn them almost nonstop at work (I spend a lot of time outside running about with/supervising young kids, so I go through shoes rapidly) and they have yet to show any signs of wear. They run a half size small, so if you have big feet like me, get a half size up. They've gotten a lot of positive feedback!