For real pain relief, stick with Hoka.
While the shoes are cute and true to size, they are not made for professional use. As a healthcare worker, I was very excited to find what appeared to be a more affordable alternative to Hoka, but after receiving and wearing the shoes for two 12 hour shifts, I couldn't tell you how thankful I was that I did not throw away my Hoka's that I owned for two years. I was in so much pain halfway through my shifts, and by the time I had gotten home realized that these shoes didn't provide orthopedic support; not only did I still have foot pain, but also experienced pain in my knees, hips and lower back. It was as if the shoes didn't provide shock absorption either. If I could I would totally return and ask for a refund, however their policy won't accept returns when the shoes have been worn or even out of their original packaging. All in all, I wouldn't recommend these shoes to anyone, not even for walking.