The first day I got these shoes, I put them on and felt like I had traded out for comfortable house slippers that actually five incredible support!  I love these shoes and am looking forward to teaching in them to see if they actually give my poor miserable feet some much needed relief!  I have plantar fasciitis and have been searching and searching for shoes or inserts that will help me get through a whole day without the pain I usually deal with in the evening.  Keeping my fingers crossed.  I did order a half size smaller than I normally wear and they fit perfectly.  I usually wear a 9 and ordered an 8.5.