Love these shoes for lots of reasons...a true combination of style and comfort.  The support is great.  It has a clever wide band sling back.  But these shoes do not do well without socks.  The ball of your foot sees significant friction against the padding inside and at the end of my day...two nice blisters.

I will make these winter shoes and wear with socks.  I won't buy any more of them but will make use of this pair.