i bought this shoe on the recommendation of a friend. we were visiting disneyland for a few days, and i noticed she had on some cute flats. of course comfort is a first priority over style when you are going to be walking several miles a day at the park - so i immediately asked her about the shoes.  imagine my surprise when she told me they were crocs! (i am a reformed croc hater). she had originally purchased them for a trip to china, and she wore them for days on end for endless walking around china, and she said they held up great - no foot pain, no blisters, nothing...and she didn't have to break them in at all!  so i was immediately won over.  when i got home, i bought 2 pairs, the black and the violet/berry.  they are definitely cute enough to wear to work on a summer day.  they provide a ton of cushion and support, and i have really high arches so this is super important.  i sized down half a size, and my feet are a little wide, and that worked perfectly.  i love these.