They do look comfy, Kat, and I'm pleased you have found pain-free footwear. It gets to be a viscious circle, you don't take the dogs out daily because your feet hurt, therefore you put on weight, therefore your feet hurt more, and on and on.

Although the sensory nerves in my feet are numbed with the diabetes, I still have deep pain, but it's been the crocs that have been my lifesaver. And they are ugly shoes, but reminiscent of the clogs we wore in the 60's-70's, so I wear them all the time.

I think foot pain is almost as debilitating as back pain, makes you miserable, and needs a real specialist to make a difference. I've avoided the back troubles so far, not easy when you're a 6' 1" woman, and am grateful for that.

Get out there and walk the dog, Kat.!!!!!