"I'm a server in NYC, so, of course, foot comfort is of the highest priority. These shoes were unbelievably comfortable right out of the box. No break-in period necessary. That is an amazing thing. I proudly shared my find with my colleagues, but wish I hadn't. I was really disappointed when the sole on the right foot split, after 6 months. I feel like a good shoe should last at least a year, and a sole splitting is a huge flaw. That's one of the biggest functions of a shoe! Integrity of the sole. I'm giving a Nunn Bush shoe a try that has an overall better rating, and no reviews about a defective sole. Should have done better research."