text: The shoes are very good, especially in winter. However, you have to consider the slippery surfaces. The pad is very thick, not flexible I fell twice and thanks God no broken bones. In winter the pad gets very hard and it's just a matter of icy or wet surface to step on.<br /><br />Since the shoes are comfortable and I still wanted to  to wear them after the 1st fall, I used to wear the special garments for slippery surfaces. Second time I fell in summer time after the rain walking in the zoo. So, as I said the shoes are sporty and comfy, just lack practicality.