Although the description calls this a loafer or a flat, they are very well designed shoes that differ very much from your usual cheapo womens slip on.  Bought these as a gift for my girlfriend.  She recently had surgery on her feet and has a really hard time finding comfortable shoes.  She described these as "amazing".  Very good cushioning and arch support (she has a high arch).  The stretchy material wrapped her foot snugly and without irritation, even with the scars on top of her feet.  They look great on her feet and are very unique.