I thought these were kind of quaint and folksy-homey, but they have become my shoe of choice.....may show up with them on at a wedding. ^v^ I know of no shoe this shoe addict has had that is both this comfortable and supportive. It wasn't my style but I have adjusted and now don't care if they don't go with my outfit or whatever.....well, usually.Also: I think I have something broken in my metatarsal so have to have pads in one shoe and be very careful not to buy those cute shoes that pinch "just a little" .....zero pain in this shoe, unlike any other. I never have to sit down for awhile because I have walked too long for that foot to continue.