There's a reason why Naots are more expensive than Clarks, Merrells, Keens, and many others. It is because they are a cut above, or many cuts above most brands on the market. These short boots (ankle) are sensationally comfortable, sublime. You can wear them all day and not need to take them off. It's like walking on air. The inner and outer sole is constructed to balance your feet perfectly, so that the weight is distributed evenly, and creates a weightless walking experience.

I bought the black pearl color after trying them on in the store and not wanting to take them off. They are part of Naot's "Shell collection," which shares the same exact sole as the Oyster and Cruise style, including a 1 1/2" heel. They also have the usual Naot removable, anatomic cork & latex footbed which is covered in suede and molds to the shape of the foot over time, as you wear them. The black pearl is a rich, matte color. The shade is sublime, and would work well with any color you wear. It even seems to have hints of grey and brown. The stitching, which looks pretty bold and brown in the online photo, is so much more subtle in person, almost an imperceptible color that neatly coincides with the boot color.

Naot is a brand your podiatrist would love. These boots really are made for walking--on wet, dry, cobblestone, concrete, grass, and any other ground you can think of. I'd take these to the moon!