i'm addicted to shoes in this nude color and these have the added bonus of the support of a wedge, but i have to agree with previous reviewers...there is little to no padding under the ball of the foot.  also because there is no platform under the ball either, you feel everything.  i heeded their advice and went up a half size to allow for adding a gel cushion, and i'm glad i did.  the rounded toe box is nice and roomy so they are comfy in that respect.  i can't however imaging wearing them without the gel cushion.  if they only had some padding, i would definitley rate them higher