text: I guess I don't understand the hype. I bought these as indoor-only shoes to cut down on heel and ankle pain from walking around in a concrete slab house all day. I feel like they do help to some degree in providing arch support and cushion to tolerate standing for longer. However, the rubbery material is dreadfully uncomfortable, they rub more than any shoes I've ever owned, and there is absolutely no ventilation in the toe area. This leads to very sweaty feet, which only exacerbates the rubbing and discomfort from the rubbery material.