After wearing these shoes for a while, here are my thoughts. They look pretty good and are quite comfortable to walk in. They also have a slight height-boosting effect. I recommend sizing up by one to two sizes for those with high arches or wider feet, as I sized up by two. Since the shoe opening is one piece, it's not ideal for places where you need to take your shoes off—it's really tough to put them on without a shoehorn. Also, they can be quite slippery on icy or snowy surfaces.