Here's the deal, there a few shoe makers that mimic this clog...and don't have near the quality. I can be on my feet all day in any shoe made by Ariat..this company is a top notch shoe maker. Maybe it's their background in equestrian boot making. I found the clog true to size, no breaking in necessary and I have high arches and wide short toe base...It is a roomy shoe, no pinching....very well made and the leather is substantial and gorgeous...going to buy a pair in black soon!  If you buy this shoe, you better really love it, because you will be wearing it a long long time.