Gelato Mens 8556 Non-Slip Professional Slip on Comfort Work Shoe with Memory Insole

My wife and I had never heard of "Gelato Shoes" but we took a chance and are happy we did.I had looked at several hundred pairs of men's shoes before making this decision — both online and in local stores. The only compromise I made was... I wanted an "ankle" or slightly taller "boot". These Gelatos matched my other, picky preferences:• Black,• Slip Resistant,• Size 7.5• Without "breathable" holes in the outer material. (About 24-months ago, I bought a pair of "Sketchers" shoes. I especially liked their included "Goga Max" insole. What I didn't realize at the time, though, was that the holes in the outer material would make my feet cold. For a "Runner" or someone with sweaty feet, this is fine but I wanted a year 'round, all-purpose shoe and when Winter hit, those shoes were COLD!)• My last criteria was to have shoes with NO LEATHER. (A few decades ago, I realized that "leather" products do look good and last a long time BUT they cost the lives of other Beings. So I made the decision to never wear leather again. I changed-out my belt, shoes and wallet.)These Gelatos seem to be holding-up to the outdoor cold and the sometimes wet floors where we work. When I first got these shoes, I pressed-down on the insole with my finger and it didn't feel as supportive as the "Goga Max". However, after wearing them for a full week now, their comfort has surprised me. The "Goga Max" is still better but it took an entire week of wearing the Gelatos for my feet to feel a bit tired at the end of that last day. This could simply be due to their "breaking-in" period. Of course, if I find that my feet are more tired than normal, I can always add a thin insole.

This was purchased in September and the sole has already come apart. apart meaning practically fallen off! Not recommended what so ever! One star is too many. "Work shoe"? No way unless you don't walk in them! Shoe received Sept 10 and totally blown out on October 17. Plus was on vacation 10 days and didn't wear them! lasted less than 30 days.BUYER BEWARE!

My son loves loves the shoes! Nice style and comfortable. He needed a shoe that will work on a wet floor at the restaurant where he works. This type of shoe keeps him safe on the job, no more slipping! I recommend this style of shoes.

They are water proof and keep your feet dry!! For a month or two, then the uppers crack next to the soles. Your feet get soaked. The material used on the uppers is cheap and does not stand up to normal usage. As you walk, the outer layer cracks along the sole stitching and falls off.

Full disclosure: I have bunions. Finding shoes that fit comfortably is a challenge and these didn't. They didn't look great either so I returned them.

I needed new cooking shoes and these work but are very hard on the soles. My feet hurt so much that I had to actually sit down for a bit, and that's never happened. Its a little too slim but maybe my foot's just fat. And I would call these slip resistant because I was still slipping, and when i had my old sketchers I never slipped once. The ones I had before were better but this shoe does its job for the price.

Shoe was comfortable and seemed good for the price but after a month started to deteriorate and sole ripped from material. I work in a kitchen and feet got wet and now here comes the athletes feet. Would have been better to get some house slippers. Will not make this purchase again.

My son loved these shoes and found them to be so comfortable. We paid more money for these after the pair he had for 3 years wore out. These wore inside and out and pulled away from the sole after less then 5 months. Very disappointed.