"I just have to say that these shoes were the greatest for my month in Italy!! We walked everywhere, headed out three to five times during each day, and I was so grateful that I had these to wear. In the beginning I wore tourist-appropriate sandals but eventually went for comfort alone and wore these the most. It was the injection-molded mid-sole that absorbed impact, the natural and flexible stride, and of course the antimicrobial sockliner--this shoe was loaded with features. They're grubby after that month on medieval cobblestones but they're still my go-to shoes! Okay, I'll wash 'em! Never wore socks with them, by the way; they were perfect."