These were super comfortable on my first day wearing them. They didn't really need broken in, like most Nine West flats that I've owned. They had cushion inside and on the sole of the shoe. They are lightweight too. I got the gold colored ones, mostly because they were $18 (such a great deal). They are more of a silvery gold, not a deep gold, which I wasn't expecting (wanted more gold-ish colored) but they are still really nice. Can be dressed with slacks or a dressier outfit, or even jeans. In addition, they ran true to size, which has been an issue with me and Nine West before. I am usually a size 9M, (though I have narrow feet, M's work well for me) and these fit perfect, even toe room and not too big/small. Get these if you are looking for an inexpensive dress shoe that's comfortable the first wear!