These shoes were a welcome surprise.  The footbed is nicely paded and the 8.5 W felt true to size.  I have purchased Clark's Artisans and always find a wide is needed even though I can comfortably wear a medium in most of my other shoes.  The heel is a good work look without being too much strain on my back. I don't do a LOT of walking in them but am on my feet back and forth throughout the day. These worked so well for me I bought another pair in brown.