The Vessi Weekend feels impressively like a standard knit sneaker right out of the box – flexible and generally comfortable for casual wear. The Dyma-tex knit is soft against the foot, and the overall shape offers a decent amount of stability for city walking. I find them quite comfortable for everyday activities, but \*\*if you need good arch support, you'll likely want to swap out the basic included insole for your own\*\* – thankfully, they're easily removable, which is perfect. I tested these on one of the longest walking days of my life – \*\*38,000 steps through London from Paddington to London Bridge, via museums and river paths.\*\* They were comfortable throughout that epic trek, but I was definitely glad I had my custom insoles in for that kind of mileage.\n\nThe sock-like upper contributes to the sleek look but can make them slightly challenging to slip on quickly at first, though I've personally worn Vessi Weekends for years for those rainy Vancouver dog walks, and the ease of slipping them on (once you get the hang of it) is a major plus. Vessi doesn't offer half sizes, and \*\*it's generally recommended to size up if you're between sizes;\*\* the Dyma-tex material does stretch slightly over time to mold to your foot. One important note about colors: avoid the white Weekends if you're planning serious city walking. After my 38,000-step London adventure through rain and city streets, the white pair I was testing got dirty incredibly fast, and the dirt was surprisingly hard to remove completely.