I have spent the last several months searching for walking leather sandals which would offer arch support, a cushioned heel and style, so I bought these. Sadly, my search continues. These sandals appear to have arch support but I can't say whether it is adequate because they are too big. I wear size 7.5 or 8, whatever is equivalent to European size 38 which according to the website would be size 8 in these sandals. When they arrived they were marked 38.5. There are no half sizes available in this style. (Doesn't make sense.) They also seem better suited to wide feet. Although the outer parts of the sandal are leather, the inside of the straps and the foot bed are covered in polyester microfiber disguised as suede which made my feet hot as soon as I tried them on. These sandals are being sent back, just like so many pairs before. If anyone knows of a company which makes genuine leather lined sandals which provide arch and heel support and would be appropriate for medium width feet, PLEASE let me know.