I've been buying this same work shoe for literally many years with little to no issues. I walk literally several miles a day on a hard, unforgiving, concrete floor, and my feet don't hurt...until it's time to replace them. This shoe does not breathe but given my work environment, having a light weight, flexible, breathable shoe is not conducive to my work place and one will regret their decision to wear something like that in such an unforgiving environment. This shoe fits true to size for me and at this price point it's affordable for me.