While I'm not crazy about the look of these shoes, I wanted to try Dansko and opted for this 'on sale' version to wear at my job where I am on my feet, walking, standing, or squatting all day long.  I have arch, heel, ball, and just general all over pain in my right foot and found these shoes to be comfortable all day long.  They feel and sound a bit heavy and clunky at first but it is not bothersome since my foot did not hurt nearly as badly at the end of the day after wearing these shoes.  I do recommend them and as for the look, they look fine with jeans or other boot cut pants.  I will most likely purchase another, what I consider to be 'cuter', pair of these shoes and from what other users have told me, they last for years so are well worth the price.