If you want good shoes (and not fashion shoes), take a look at what nurses and security guards wear. I bought a pair of Rockport World Tour Classics in 2004, and was immediately converted. They're the most comfortable shoes I've ever owned, and I still wear them (the original 2004 pair) nearly every day. I have an identical pair that I bought a few years ago, but they pretty much live in their box waiting for the King & Queen to die. The rest of my shoes just sit there looking at me every morning. I've finally reached the age where I like nothing more than a good pair of "sensible shoes". Suck it up kids, your Nikes are gay ...and +1 for Bata and Clarks.