Wow, outta the box comfy! They appear to be well-made. No heel slippage. No cramped toe box. A bit of a gap on the inside upper of each shoe but suspect I'm not ordering my perfect size as there are many to choose from. They're just right for those days I need a 'nice' looking business style of shoe. They style is pretty with some faux snakeskin & patent leather detail and the bow is a very nice touch. So is the little slit behind the bow. Yaaaay! Shoes are hard to find that feel good right away and look great. A few years ago, as I was limping around in my shoes, a friend told me to check out Ros Hommerson's shoes. She said they are always comfortable from the get-go. She was right as this is my 2nd pair.