This was love at first sight! And -- although these sandals are extremely uncomfortable -- I didn't send them back. They are gorgeous!<br />Now, I'm a skilled heel-wearer :) and wear very high heels to work every day. I also own two other pairs of shoes with wooden soles, which are comfortable. But I'm having a hard time keeping this pair of sandals on my feet for more than 30 minutes of standing.  Walking in them is really ugly. The design of the soles and the awkward arch makes straightening my legs/knees impossible. I don't feel I look graceful when wearing them.<br />I wear them when I know I'll be sitting most of the time.