I have worn dansko`s for years and really enjoy their comfort! (despite their ugly looks.) These are o.k. but not up to the quality offered by the other dansko styles i`m sorry to say. I do enjoy wearing them and they are a cut above many other brands that have copied the sanita and dansko brand. I prefer mine with nylons but i`m sure barefoot or with heavy socks would be just fine! As the old adage goes "every man to his own kind".