I really like these shoes but do feel like there is room for improvement. They have a good deal of cushioning in the heel. Some at the ball of the foot (I wish there was more). I wish there was more arch support. They are really light weight on my feet and very flexible. My feet don't feel constrained. I love the elastic shoelaces. All I have to do is slip them on. (And if you want regular shoelaces, you can just cut them out and put in normal laces.) The mesh sides seem like they will be great in the summer, but not so great for the winter.