I do not wear hose or socks with my shoes usually, since I live in South Florida it is just too hot for that. So, it would be nice if the uppers were a bit softer, esp at the edges. The Orthaheel Melissa Mules are more comfortable. But don't get me wrong, these are still comfortable enough to wear all day as long as I am not doing a great deal of walking. They color is good, more tan than mustard, which I like. Even with the upper strap, I can still slip them on without unhooking the buckle. The arch support is a bit further back that with the Melissa Mules, but it still works for me. I only wear Orthaheel shoes now. Even my house slippers are Orthaheel. Since I began wearing this brand, my plantar faciitis is 85% better. When I take time to also do the stretches and ice massages that the doc suggested, I am 100% out of pain. Glad I found this brand!

I have had these shoes for a few months now, and I wanted to add to my review. Like I mentioned above, the arch support is set a bit further back than with other models. This really began to bother my feet, making them sore. I can only wear these shoes for short periods of time. The Melissa Mules that I bought around the same time as these are very very comfortable for me. So maybe it is just an issue with this model.