THESE ARE THE BEST SHOES IF YOU HAVE FEET THAT ARE ARTHRITIC AND PAINFUL..THESE CAN BE WORN NEARLY ALL DAY WITH NO PAIN..I USUALLY WEAR BIRKINSTOCKS BUT NOW I HAVE FOUND SOME "FANCY" SHOES WITH A LITTLE HEIGHT THAT DON'T KILL MY FEET! THESE ARE GREAT FOR DRESSUP OR JEANS!! I LOVE THEM!!!