I can't recall the last time a pair of shoes were comfortable straight outta the box! It's been a few years (20...) since I wore clogs, so it took a little adjusting to remember how to actually walk in the things, but once I got the hang of it, I've been wearing them nonstop. Leather is butter soft, arches/heel are well constructed and sturdy. I'm usually an 8.5-9, and the 9s fit perfectly, though I did have to tighten the strap a few notches. These are my first Charlotte Stones and definitely not my last!! The price tag was a tough pill to swallow at first but these are well worth the $!!!