I am a TOTAL Clarks girl, and wear Clarks shoes on a daily basis, mostly wedges. I wanted to get something easier and safer to jump on/off a boat daily to/from work as I live on an island, and in that regard, I guess they work.<br /><br />The reason these get a 3/5 from me, and I've tried 2 pairs now, is that the front and edges of the shoe wear and fray very quickly making these shoes look worn and dirty way before their time and therefor not appropriate to dress presentably for work (assuming like I can you can wear dresses and sandals to work). My boss even told me to buy a new pair of shoes after only having them a few months and I became ßÉl conscience that they quickly looked unprofessional with very little reason. I have Clark wedges that have lasted way longer, on boats, bikes and work.<br /><br />I would not buy these again.