I love these sandals and wear them around the house in the winter and everywhere in the summer. The soft footbed makes a big difference in the comfort of the shoes since I need the support but have pain in my feet from arthritis. It's just enough padding to help them feel soft without giving up the classic birkenstock support. I now have 3 pairs of different birkenstock soft footbed sandals, but this pair is my most frquently used and they do get better with wear.