These sandals just arrived today and they are so cool. I can't really speak to how comfortable they will be for long periods of time, but just trying them on they feel great. The red suede feels plush (it's more of a true red than the slightly orange tone they show on my computer screen), the footbed is padded and the platform is high enough that I don't feel like I'm standing on my toes. And boy do they look great! I love that the straps are adjustable and can fit my slightly large ankles just fine and give them some much-needed definition. I can't wait to pair them with a really cute boho dress or capris in the summer. I usually hover between a size 7.5  and 8, and the size 8 fits just fine (and for some weird reason size 8 was significantly cheaper than 7.5). These are cute, sexy and very unique.