text: I bought 3 matching pair of Tom's Red Plaid shoes for my daughters and myself as Christmas gifts last year and they were a big hit. The plaid color goes well with red, black, blue or white, so I get plenty of use out of them. They are so comfortable that I wear them most days (I have about 6 pair now). There is a moderate amount of arch support, so they're just fine for doing daily errands, walking around the mall, etc. though I wouldn't wear them for a hike or an entire day spent on my feet. I toss mine in the washing machine when they start to look dingy or smell unfresh, and air dry them and they're ready to wear again the next day. Tom's are a great value, particularly because for every pair that you buy, Tom's gifts a pair of shoes to a person in a developing country.