The sole is very cushiony and that's what I was looking for. The only thing I didn't like is that the heel bed &#34;gives&#34; so much that I feel like I lean backwards and have try try and compensate for it. I compare them to my Crocs, which I really like, but I wish these had more support in the heel cup. I usually wear a size 7 and ordered a 7 in these. They fit, but they're almost too small. I can wear them though. Not sure if the 8's would have been too big. These are just on the verge of being too tight.