These shoes are fantastic.  They did take a week or so to break in, but now they are the most comfortable flats I've ever had.  I wear them nearly every day to work and they are great, even when I am on my feet all day.  Never aching feet!  AND they look great with skirts, slacks, or jeans, in my opinion, despite one reviewer who commented they don't work with skirts.  The difference might be in the fact that I wear a fairly small size (5.5).  In my opinion, these shoes are worth every penny!