I suffer with feet, knee and back issues which has now forced me to always look for comfortable shoes. Flat shoes are the absolute worst for comfort! I was also looking for a shoe that could be worn with more than just jeans. These Crocs have the same support and heel cup as the standard "ugly" Crocs, but are attractive enough to wear with casual pants and skirts. The first pair i purchased I was able to wear them the entire day without any back, knee or foot pain! That was HUGE for me!! I definitely recommend this style for anyone who likes their "ugly" Crocs and would like to have a pair that you could dress up for public wear.