These were actually comfortable the first day I wore them. That day, I wore them to my work site--where I must do a certain amount of walking in order to make use of local transportation. Perhaps because they are "sensible shoes", they required no extended period of breaking in. I forgot I had them on, which is a sure sign of a serviceable, well-chosen shoe.

While I wish these shoes had more durable soles, I am grateful to find shoes that are attractive and made (for the most part) of leather. The various types of plastic from which most affordable shoes are now made are never wearable for long, and are seldom completely comfortable. These are a superior purchase for the price, and having one's choice of color is always a bonus.