These shoes are really soft and comfortable. They are slightly tapered at the toe, which is fine from a comfort level but a little odd from a style perspective -- it makes them look slightly old-lady instead of young and modern. They would be ever so much better with a wide rounded toe or a pointy toe (these are halfway in between the two). Still, I like them.  The cut-outs provide plenty of ventilation, and they are comfortable to wear all day. Like most flats, the arch support is minimal, but the footbed is quite cushioned, so they are more comfortable than many flats out there. The Nickel color is a dark, not shiny silver (I've seen the color described as anthracite elsewhere) and it matches everything. Maybe the old-lady look is making a comeback.