I’m not sure how to accurately rate these because i think they are very comfortable for certain types of people with flat feet.  However, if you are a dancer or have very high arches? You’re going to suffer.  I’m not sure why so many boots these days are made specifically for flat-footed people and these are no exception. Are we flexible-footed folk a rare breed or something?? The profile of the foot is very low so if you have high arches, the tops of your feet are going to ache almost immediately. At least until the shoe portion molds to your foot. Which i’m really hoping it will. Unfortunately, if I break these in, i have to keep them whether it solves the issue or not.  Also, while the shaft of the boot itself is quite wide (at least I find it so) I have been getting random aches around my ankles and lower calves. Which is weird because they’re not tight and I can’t figure out what is causing this. I guess I’m willing to say that maybe after a summer of sandals and flats, new boots are just irritating right now.  Again i’m confident that this wonderful leather quality (and it really is quite lovely quality for the price) will mold to my needs. But I will come back here and lambaste the product if they do not.  UPDATE: So I have worn them diligently for a week (four times, all day, since this review was written) and they are breaking in wonderfully. So if you have high arches or muscled feet (especially both) these WILL work for you if you keep at it and get through breaking them in.