I don't normally wear heels, so I was hesitant to order these super cute sandals, but with the platform, I figured they wouldn't be too bad. Fortunately, I was correct! I think these are very comfortable sandals. The footbed is padded so it is cushy enough. Arch support is okay. I went shopping for several hours my first time wearing these shoes, and my feet didn't hurt. The straps felt just right. I liked that they did not make any "flippy" noise as I walked. I also worried that I might feel like I would roll my ankle because I generallly just wear flats -- not the case. I felt steady wearing these.