Due to high arches I overpronate. I have to put support insoles in all my other shoes EXCEPT my wonderful Birkenstocks! They support my foot wonderfully without any ad ons. The tiles on my floors at home are over concrete which make it a necessity to have shock absorption and alignment when walking around here. These shoes have the right combo. And they make me smile because my kindergarten art teacher used to wear them. I didn't get the funny toe shaped shoe back then but I sure do see the benefit now! Here's to you Mrs. Camaratta! You knew what was up in terms of comfort and now so do I!!!!