Most comfortable danskos I've ever had...or atleast a tie with the Kiki mary janes. I'm recovering from plantar fasciitis and these shoes are helping tremendously. My arches are high and these are great. I have tons of the traditional clogs and these are no heavier. Actually with where the strap crosses the foot, there is less pressure on the foot than with the traditional style...this equates to them feeling lighter while wearing. After 8+ hrs on my feet they still feel great! Highly recommend!!! Yes-these are about half a size smaller than normal BUT the euro sizing spans more than one US shoe size so keep that in mind. Ex: euro 40 is usually 9.5-10 in US womens. Im a 40 and was still a 40 in this shoe. If you're worried with bulkiness-look for the Kiki mary jane and you may be lucky enought to find them in your size!!!