Love these shoes!  After wearing a different brand of shoes for many years, I found out - thru painful experience that they were not properly supporting my feet and keeping my ankles and feet aligned.  I tried many different kinds of shoes - some orthopedic, some heavy boots, with limited success.  I saw these on Amazon and thought - they might work - and they have.  They fit well, cradle my heel so that it stays in place and is stable as I walk,, and the heel is strong enough to finish holding my ankle straight without being heavy or too rigid.  The heel height is just right.  They are made from a quality leather with good workmanship.  I plan to buy a second pair to break in before these wear out!  Totally happy!