It took just a few hours for my arches to get accustomed to the firm support - but now I don't want to take them off.  The loden/avocado color is a good neutral as far as my usual wardrobe colors go.  My posture and gait is different with these shoes, but that was easy to get used to also.

I  really like the "soft" footbed - don't think I could adapt to a firmer one.