I have been wearing Dr Scholls for more years than I care to say....!  I basically live in them all summer, and have collected a lot of colors, fabrics and patterns.  These are different from any others I have, because they are not wooden. A really different feel for me, maybe like walking on a sturdy sponge! They are really comfortableand great to wear with jeans , capri's and skirts. Since they are not wood and strap is patent leather, they clean really well.  So, it doesn't matter if I am in the garden or cleaning basement, organizing garage....whatever.  They rinse right off and look good as new, so I can slip them on to go out for the evening. I still wear wooden ones a lot though, because I don't think these were made to tone your legs like the original ones. That doesn't mean I love them less, just means they serve a different purpose. Also, not as loud on the floor when you are walking into watch a school play or something, and get there a bit late.....these tippy toe for you!! DEFINITELY TRY THEM, I hope you like them as much as I do.