These elegantly decorated, delicate-lavender slides are a stunning asset to several of my outfits. They are "earth shoe" healthy with an upscale "dressy" look. I found the arches a bit uncomfortable on first wearing, but the instructions say it takes time to acclimate to them through shorter periods wear initially. AND they come with a 30 day "comfort guarantee" so I am not concerned.  I was so dazzled by their beauty that I didn't realize they were orthodic. Happily, orthodic is a plus for me and they do seem to align my body better.