While I already have a very comfortable pair of plum Tevas, I wanted something in a darker color with a less clunky look so purchased these Gold Pigeon sandals. After wearing them on a walking tour of downtown Los Angeles this past weekend, I am now a Gold Pigeon fan. They were very comfortable and didn't give me any troubles whatsoever. The padding isn't as thick as my Teva sandals but they're more cushioned than my Havaiana slippers which I normally wear everywhere so these feel like a good compromise shoe. They're better constructed than I was expecting for the price and were a good fit for my size 10/10.5 feet right out of the box. I'd definitely consider purchasing another pair in another color.