These shoes are very comfortable. I have plantar's facitis and i always need a little extra padding in ANY shoe. Some more than others and this one was less. I also judge shoes on how they make me walk. Do I wobble in them? Do I have to make an adjustment in my stepping?Might I slip? Might I get the heel stuck on something because I could not stride the shoes correctly? Not with this shoe! No issues and it is a dressy casual shoe. Makes some nice jeans and a ecru, caramel, brown sweater all spiffed up or a boho skirt or dress just so perfect.