These are great.  These for the type of shoe they are, are extremely cushioned with excellent support, which you don't find much.  Although these are patent, they can be dressed up or dressed down.  They have a nice rubber bottom, so no slipping...  Plus who can turn down the retro t-strap?  This style has been around forever and will never go out of style.  They are so cute on and we get lots of compliments.  Snagged a great deal on price  here at Amazon also, normally they are quite pricey (all be it, still worth it).  They are very durable too, because we have another pair in blue and they've been worn over a year and still look new.  Great uniform school shoe or for any type of school...