The part of the shoe that surrounds your foot/ankle is very uncomfortable, and I did buy the right size for me.  I have thin to average feet and they really hurt my achilles and near the end of a long day they hurt all the way around.  I actually have started kicking these off after lunch because its irritating, then I put them back on later.  I bought a second pair of Rockports the same day that are higher profile and heavier but so much more comfortable in these.  These are very attractive and dressy looking shoes but I think the leather uppers are just too low profile and too slimline, they almost look like lady shoes.  Hey wait I wonder if someone shipped me lady shoes???  I will say great shoes for the price, very comfortable soles and padding under the foot, and comfortable if you wear them in say 2 hour increments.  Save them for Church maybe.