I got the brown ones, called "slate black" for some reason.  These shoes are comfortable.  No discomfort at all around the bottom of feet or toes from the outset.  I did use them right away for some city walking and got a little discomfort at the upper heel area where that part of the shoe rubbed against my upper heel (achilles  tendon?).  Don't let this deter you,  though, these are still very comfortable, quality and nice shoes.

I also like the look of them with the exception of the black "toe guard" thing at the front upper.  Mostly it is OK, but it gets a little extra wide where your big toe would be if it bent backward to the upper part of the shoe.  This makes the shoe a little awkward looking.  If this cosmetic toe guard element were a little more streamlined, this shoe would look better for casual/dress to wear to work.  As it is, this toe guard makes it a little weird looking.  Otherwise the color and styling are great and the shoe would go well in a casual dress office.