The sole of these shoes are very nice and comfortable. That's where the comfort ends. Take a good look at that strap that goes behind your heel. It doesn't take long at all before that starts to hurt. That ruching  is stiff, not soft. It starts digging into your heel within minutes of wearing them. Also, the loop at the ankles where the heel strap comes through starts wearing a blister into your ankles after a little while. I had to put band aids on my heels and both sides of my ankles by half way through the day. NOT GOOD! It's a shame because they look so darn cute.