"I was looking for new shoes to wear at work: I'm an airline pilot. I found the perfect ones: These shoes are incredibly comfortable (thanks to the the gel piece and the dual elastic panels) and this was the number one choice factor. I really appreciate their lightweight: when you wear them all day long this is a plus! It is incredibly easy to put them on and off because of their lip-on design! And finally they are black, (color required for my uniform), formal enough to be used for my job, and so easy to maintain thanks to their smooth leather upper. I found the right ones at a reasonable price too!"