I have multiple problems with my feet, and need the support. The sandles give me the support I need in a dressy way. They are not to hard or to soft the way I like it. I usually wear a size 8.5 in most shoes and size 8 worked fine. The adjustable straps help for when my feet swell. I did have to start off wearing them a couple hours a day, to start off with. The arch seems a little higher then alot of shoes but feels good.