They are an all-around excellent, more feminine substitute for the comfort and stability of sneakers.  These shoes are my "wear all the time" favorites ... and I DO wear them pretty much all the time, summer & winter.  They are great - good arch support, comfortable insoles (which could be replaced with custom orthotics, but the ones included are excellent), These shoes can be worn with just about anything (except formal attire) during pretty much all seasons because of the special lining and they have good traction for slippery spots in colder/wet weather.  The selection of colors is good, with black working well for winter and the beige/tan ones especially nice for summer wear.
I really favor slip-on shoes as being most comfortable and convenient. The criss-cross design is an extra touch of style to the basic "ballerina" style slip-on shoe. They are ideal to wear traveling-quick and easy off & on at the airport! - but although they are slip-ons, they don't slip off the foot/heel during normal wear if you get the correct size. I found that they were a bit larger than some Rockport shoes I've worn so I returned the first pair to get a half-size smaller  (which is actually my regular slze) and they were perfect.
November 2015 update: so happy!  I just found a pair in my size offered and I am snapping it up right away!  I have been wearing this style shoe since it was first released and I have extras as I hope to keep them as my go-to shoes for many a year.  They are far and away my favorite casual shoes.