Skechers Metabolize Shoes

I am a supervisor in a large retail store and I am on my feet walking 8 hours a day. In addition I have heel spurs and my knees sometimes ache if I stand too long. Good footwear is important to me as aching feet makes for a miserable workday. Sketcher brand sneakers are usually my shoe of choice because of their comfort and the lack of pressure on my spur so I decided to give Shape-Ups a try.
I tried on a pair at a retail store and I was hooked. It was like walking on pillows. I was originally concerned about the curve on the bottom of the shoe, thinking I would have to roll when I walk and it would look unsightly but it turns out that area of the sole is soft and compresses when I walk. Climbing ladders was also a concern but I found that was not a problem either for an occasional ladder use. I don't know if I would recommend for heavy ladder use. The only problem I ever had was once when I was coming down from a ladder I missed the bottom step thinking I was already at ground level. When I stepped down I was not able to catch myself because while a regular sneaker would help you catch yourself from rolling back because the heel is solid, the curved heal and soft sole allowed me to roll and fall backwards to the floor. I wasn't hurt because I curved myself and just rolled when I hit the floor, but it did make me be more careful. I have used a ladder dozens of times since with no problem.
I didn't buy for the toning aspect but at my age, 52, shaping-up is surely a plus. I don't exercise enough but now with my "happy feet" I don't mind walking more when I get home.
I have purchased the black leather sneakers for work and the Shape Ups xf-Dash sandals for the summer. I'm so glad they are coming out with other styles because I will definitely be in the market for more.

Unfortuantely the right shoe rubs a blister on my heel when I wear them. If I put on a bandaid first I'm okay. I like walking in them and so far that's the only problem I've had. The feel of the left shoe is great. I wish I had gone into a store and tried them before I bought them from ebay. I might of tried a different style. I really think they would be great except for the blisters.