these shoes, sort of comfortable, not like im walking on clouds, but ok.. dr scholls could work, but they are high enough to rub against my ankle bone. and that is uncomfortable..but just one.. could be me/my ankle..but it hurts, im hoping once they get worn in it may stretch?or i get used to it.. as far as keeping my feet dry. yes, they do slip on slick surfaces..i use them for walking , i am a dog walker, and i walk alot in all sorts of weather.. its veryhumid here and i need something to keep my feet dry when i walk thru the grass in the a.m. also in the rain . so yes they are keeping my feet dry, but comfort? not so much, oh and they squeak when i walk..even on carpet.