I have a broken ankle and am temporarily having to wear a brace and so was looking for a shoe that the brace could slip into. I also am cursed with having a bunion that makes finding comfortable, but cute, shoes very near impossible. I adore these shoes! The memory foam makes all of the difference in the world and I really like the traction of the sole. I volunteer for a pet adoption center and a slick sole is no good because the dogs can pull me over. This one is perfect. And even that pesky bunion doesn't hurt in these shoes.