I've had these shoes for about a year and they are my absolute favorite shoes!  I get tons of compliments on them, they go as well with jeans as with dresses, and they are very comfortable for light walking.  That said, I attempted to wear them for a day of walking around while travelling and by midday my feet were killing me.  They don't have fantastic shock absorption or the best arch supports.  I ended up buying some heel cups which helped a lot.  As far as durability goes, after a year of wearing them several times a week its about time for me to replace them.  The soles are wearing down and they are very scuffed, though more as a result of my clumsiness and tendency to drag my feet than any fault in workmanship.  I highly recommend polishing with mink oil on smooth leather, it helps to make them more waterproof and hides scuffs and scratches really well.  I think the mink oil is what's kept mine in good shape for so long.