I have large feet - size 11/12, and I hate how pretty much any comfortable shoe looks like a man's shoe on my feet.

This is the first comfort shoe that actually still looks a bit feminine.  A large part of this has to do with the narrow toe box.  An average man's foot couldn't fit into this boot - you can tell by the shape.  I don't have a particularly wide foot, so the narrow front doesn't bother me at all.  I love the look.  I'm in my mid 30's and have spent at least 10 years looking for a boot just like this - comfortable, walkable, but still feminine.  I'm definitely going to buy a couple of pairs and store them.

For what it's worth, I own them in the black suede.  I always feel that suede looks more feminine than leather.

Also, I walk 3 miles a day in NYC too and from work/daycare.  So I'm talking actual walking comfort.  Not getting out of a cab comfort.

Oh, and if you are unsure of sizes, definitely get the larger one.  I'm really closer to an 11, but the 12 just fits me without much room to spare.