These are possibly the most comfortable shoes I have ever owned and they're sassy looking too. There's plenty of toe room, and the bed of the shoe is padded. I think it's going to be a great transition shoe for fall (and probably for next spring too), when I'm tired of wearing closed in shoes, but the weather isn't quite warm enough for a sandal. These shoes are comfortable enough for extended wear, such as shopping. I've always hated having to wear tennis shoes for comfort with an otherwise put-together casual outfit. Now I won't have to compromise style for comfort.