Expensive, these sensible shoes, but when you have plantar fasciitis and want something feminine and versatile, they're worth it. I have my old warhorse Birkenstocks and love them but not with girly sundresses which I love wearing in the SC heat. I'm vacationing in Italy this summer where I'll be doing a lot of walking in the summer heat and plan on wearing sundresses and shorts and while I would have paired these with an espadrille or heal, that is no longer an option. I HATE having to wear sensible shoes but these soften the blow because they are beautiful and feminine. And they are wicked comfortable while supporting my arch and heel.