I had purchased my first pair of these this summer for our trip to Europe. I was looking for something that would look cute even with a skirt if we were dining a little more upscale.  We walked all over Paris and London and they provided incredible support (including one 9 hour trek across London).  I have moved into the comofrt shoe category since all my cute ballet flats and sandals were giving me backaches. These have overshadowed my other favorite comfort shoes/sandal the Merrell Belluna's. I wanted a backup pair and was happy find them for about $40 less than I roginally paid this summer. I purchased them trhough Amazon bu they came from Appos.  QUick shipping