When I first tried on these sandals I thought they were extremely comfortable, and had great arch support. When I bought them I thought the design was unusual, but lovely. Once I put them on I wasn't sure that I liked the way they looked on me but because my feet liked them so much I decided to forget about my doubts and wear them. They felt so good! Then, when several of my (women) friends started commenting how lovely they were, I fell in love with them totally. Now I can say hardly a day passes that I don't wear them and continue to enjoy them.