This shoe is cute, I had no comfort issues above the foot bed.  The straps, buckle, etc. are very soft and flexible (not leather but leather-like).  My issue is the foot bed.  It is difficult to walk in these shoes without a platform or softer foot bed.  I wear 4+ inch heels on a regular basis so the height of the heel wasn't unfamiliar to me.  The heel causes your weight to be pushed onto the ball of your feet as heels do, but there's no cushioning in that area which makes it difficult to walk for more than an hour or so.  Shoe inserts help.<br /><br />Regarding sizing, I wear 9.5 - 10.  I ordered this shoe in 10.  My feet fit w/a little overlap which isn't normal when I wear size 10.