I am in my 50's so I do not wear the heels I did in my 20's and 30's.  I have fallen over cracks in some of my platform sandals recently!  I have really become a ballet flat person in the past year.  The look with jeans, cropped pants and skirts is really current and attractive.  I have owned Chanel, Cole Haan, Tory Burch and Donald Pliner flats, however, French Sole is my current favorite and most comfortable.  They do feel like a slipper as mentioned by other reviewers - I like that.  I don't feel as if I must look at the pavement all the time to see where I am going or if I am going to trip on something.  The shoes almost feel as if I am barefoot and can manage any obstacles - admittedly, I do not have any foot issues. My sloop has been through rain and other weather and are still very much intact.  To finish, I wear them almost daily, sometimes up to 8 hours and feel great at the end.  I own three pair and just ordered another.