When you buy a shoe, you need to understand what it is you're buying. This is NOT a running shoe. It is also not a soccer shoe. Hence, it does not have superior padding or extreme athletic-shoe support and performance. This is a driving shoe, or a casual athletic-style shoe. That said, it is very comfortable and has good support. . Plus, this shoe looks incredible. I've owned them for about 3 weeks and have gotten TONS of compliments. In fact, yesterday at the store, a guy walking around with his family stopped me and offered me money to buy them from me right there. NO LIE! The picture doesn't show this well, but the middle part of the heel is made of brushed aluminum, so it's also a unique shoe from that perspective as well. 5/5 as far as I'm concerned.