On the positive side, this is a very cute looking shoe for a pump with a low heel. Unfortunately the cushioning that Hush Puppies used from the heel to just past the arch ends in a squared off fashion that hits the ball of your foot in a very unpleasant way. Also, there is padding on the upper inside of the toe - in and of itself a good idea, however, it makes the toe box much smaller than usual - and was too tight for me. Back it went.