I bought these both for dancing on stage, and for general wear.  So far, they have been quite comfortable for both purposes, meaning they do not hurt my toes or chafe around the top edge at all.  There is not a lot of arch support, but there is a minimal cushion in them. The cushion is made of some polyester that makes my feet a little hot.  I must state that I have a bad big toe joint in one foot that prevents me from wearing high heels without pain, and this 1 1/2&#34; heel does not bother this joint at all.  Also, I have a bunion on the same foot, and usually the edge of most modern dress shoes will cut into the bunion because the vamp is small (covering just the toes); but these shoes do not cut into my foot at all, because the vamp is extends a little further back on the top of my foot.  So far, the design of this show is a winner regarding both of my foot problems.  A note about sizing: It was recommended I order 1/2 size up from my normal street shoe size, which I did, and the shoe was very large on me.  So I exchanged them for my normal street shoe size and they now fit perfect.  Also, I usually order a &#34;wide&#34; fit because of my bunion, but this shoe is a &#34;normal&#34; width and the fit seems fine.  I will definitely be buying this show in the other color.  I may even try the 2&#34; heel.