I ordered these shoes to take on a trip to the Middle East where I need close toed shoes (less provacative) and something that looks good with long skirts and pants. These fit the bill. Though they were super huge at first, after a Dr. Scholl's for Women Work insole, they're workable and the extra padding actually improves the walking quality. They'll be good for walking on rough cobblestones, but still more feminine then tennis shoes or some of the other options.