I have to admit, I really didn't read the reviews before I ordered these shoes.  I owned a pair of Danskos years ago and wanted some more.  After I placed the order I looked at the reviews and was getting worried.  The shoes arrived today and I tried them on at the end of a long day at work (my feet swell just a little through the course of a day).  They were absolute heaven on my feet.  Fortunately, the arch was in the perfect spot for me.  Ordering shoes is always a gamble and I can certainly see where they would not be perfect for everyone - I have a very average foot.  I absolutely do not agree with comments that they are heavy.  I felt exactly the opposite - they feel extremely light to me.  Hopefully, the elastic will hold up on the buckle but if it doesn't, I will have it repaired.  The shoes are incredibly comfortable for me.