I purchased these shoes on a recommendation from a friend.  At the hospital, most people wear the Dansko clog, but I don't like to follow the crowd, so I purchased these.  There are a few problems.  The shoes themselves look very nice.  They took a while to break in, so I didn't wear them very often at first, thinking they would always be as uncomfortable as they were straight out of the box.  The major problem is that the soles are thick and tapered.  This design makes them unsteady if you need to move quickly or go up or down stairs in a hurry.  I have fallen off of them several times (and not because I am without balance).  The last time I fell off, I re-broke a bone in my foot.  Be careful.  They have good traction, are attractive shoes, and are padded enough around the ankle to not rub uncomfortably.  Just don't fall!