We are going on a 10 day trip to London and Italy and I've been looking for durable, comfortable and somewhat stylish shoes for the trip. I've been wearing (and loving) Brooks Beast running shoes for years and needed another pair, but the new styles are too flashy for me. I read good things about Clarks shoes and decided to give them a try. Been wearing these shoes for about a week in preparation for the trip, and so far I am very pleased. They are super comfortable, somewhat like a boat shoe with a thicker sole. Even my teenage daughter likes the way they look! The ultimate test will be a 12 hour day walking on cobblestones so we'll see, but like I say, so far so good.