These shoes are close to the most comfortable I've ever bought. (I'm a size 7 and have medium-width, somewhat flat feet.) I received many compliments on both their appearance and apparent comfort. They do run a little wide and ever so slightly large, so they don't quite catch my heel as I walk. I would have given five stars if it were only a little more sturdy: I bought these shoes in late April; in less than four months, the sole has somewhat flattened out. Then again, I do wear it 8 hours a day, 5 days a week. In any case, for under $40, I think I got a good deal.