Unlike the ugly look of the clog, this shoe is cute, though I would never call a plasic or rubber shoe stylish.  I am a true size 9 with a medium width foot and this shoe's fit was spot on.  (I would be concerned for those who wear a half-size) I was worried about my feet sweating or feeling hot, but my feet weren't any hotter than if I was wearing any other closed-toe shoe.  What I am most pleased with is the comfort...wonderful!  I had heard from friends that this shoe was a walk-all-day-in-comfort-shoe.  They were right.  I plan to wear them on walking tours throughout Italy.