As someone who walks everywhere, I was looking for some simple neutral shoes that would look good and offer some comfort.  When I fell in love with the look of these, I was not sure about the comfort but figured there were times when I just needed a classy shoe.  I was thrilled to find out that these not only looked great (actually even nicer than the picture) but are also very comfortable. They are sturdy but still soft, and I have worn them for whole days without even the fleeting desire to slip them off!  These are definitely becoming a favorite in my shoe wardrobe!