I purchased these for a trip I have coming up and I wanted something with good traction but also still very cute. These definitely need some breaking in when you first get them but I think they'll turn into really good all day shoes. I added some thick Dr Scholl's inserts which actually help my foot fit better into this shoe. I normally fit into a size 6 perfectly so I was a bit surprised to find this shoe slightly too big for me. I've been wearing these shoes to work a lot and they look great with a lot of my trouser pants (I work in an office). If you plan to buy these for a trip, be sure to buy a in advance so you can break them in. But other than that, I'm pleased with my purchase and know I'll get a lot of use out of them.  Edit: I just took these shoes on a trip to London/Amsterdam and I wished I had broken them in more as I walked all day, everyday for a week. The traction was great and despite all the rain, they held up nicely. Definitely buy these at least 2 months in advance if you plan to bring on a trip with lots of walking.